A.2 Biochemistry

Which of the following contains the genetic code for protein synthesis?

• carbohydrate
• lipid
• protein
• nucleic acid

Which macromolecules has a nitrogen base and phosphate found in its structure?

• carbohydrate

• lipid

• protein

• nucleic acid

TRUE or FALSE
Enzymes function best at a specific temperature.

• True
• False

What is being represented by letter C? 

• Enzyme
• Active site
• Substrate
• Lipid

Proteins are made of monomers called ___________

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

The element _______is found in all of the organic compounds.

• Iron
• Nitrogen
• Carbon
• Oxygen

DNA and RNA are examples of 

• Carbohydrates
• Lipids
• Proteins
• Nucleic Acids

Monosaccharides are monomers of

• Carbohydrates
• Lipids
• Proteins
• Nucleic Acids

Waxes, oils and fats are examples of

• Carbohydrates
• Lipids
• Proteins
• Nucleic Acids

Which macromolecule is shown?
 View Figure 4 (if not visible)

• lipid
• protein
• nucleic acid
• carbohydrate