Biochemistry Review

Which substance is an inorganic molecule?

• starch

• water

• DNA

• fat

Two examples of carbohydrates are

• fatty acids and glycerol

• fats and waxes

• sugars and starches

• amino acids and alcohol

Which process is represented by the reactions illustrated in the diagram below?

• hydrolysis

• dehydration synthesis

• chemical digestion

• absorption

Which major macromolecule is being represented in this image? 

• carbohydrate
• lipid
• protein
• nucleic acid

What are the building blocks of proteins?

• amino acid
• fatty acid
• nucleotide
• lipid

Waxes, oils and fats are examples of

• Carbohydrates
• Lipids
• Proteins
• Nucleic Acids

Which of the following organic compounds is the main source of energy for living things?

• carbohydrates
• lipids
• nucleic acids
• proteins

Used for short term (quick) energy.

• carbohydrates
• lipids
• proteins
• nucleic acids

The primary function of protein is to

• build and repair tissue
• provide energy
• build cells
• Transport vitamins

The building blocks (monomers) or proteins are _______.

• Nucleotides
• Monosaccharides
• Amino Acids
• Glycerol and fatty acids