Biochemistry Quiz

Large organic molecules are called:

• polymers

• monomers

• tetrahedrals

• carbohydrates

Polymers are made up of small building blocks called:

What is the monomer for proteins?

• Fats

• Carbohydrates

• Amino Acids

• Transportation Proteins

What is the difference between DNA and RNA

• DNA is Single Stranded

• DNA is Double Stranded

• RNA and DNA are the Same

• RNA is Double Stranded

What three things make up a nucleic acid? Select all that apply

• Nitrogen Base

• 5-Carbon Sugar

• Phosphate

• Lipids

Which of this is NOT a function of fats?

• Protect organs

• Provide insulation

• Store energy

• Store genetic material

Nucleic Acids do which of the following?

• Store genetic material and energy

• Insulate organs and store energy

• Provide structure and store genetic material

• Assist with chemical reactions and store genetic material

Match the following

• monosaccharide

• Carbohydrate Monomer

• amino acid

• Nucleic Acid Monomer

• nucleotide

• Protein Monomer

• glycerol & fatty acid

• Lipid Monomer

Which macromolecule is shown?  View Figure 1 (if not visible)

• lipid

• protein

• nucleic acid

• carbohydrate

The element _______is found in all of the organic compounds.

• Iron

• Nitrogen

• Carbon

• Oxygen