UNIT 2: Biochemistry Pop Quiz

What are the four biomolecules?

• Water, salt, vitamins, and minerals
• Carbohydrates, lipids, proteins, and nucleic acids
• Fats, vitamins, minerals, and enzymes
• Starch, fiber, glucose, and amino acids

Insulin is a type of protein that does what?

• Decreases insulin production
• Regulate blood sugar levels
• Has no effect on blood sugar levels
• Causes high blood sugar levels

Carbohydrates are composed of what 3 elements?

• Carbon, Hydrogen, Oxygen
• Carbon, Nitrogen, Phosphorus
• Nitrogen, Hydrogen, Oxygen
• Carbon, Helium, Oxygen

Which biomolecule provides quick energy?

• Protein

• Carbohydrate

• Lipid

• Nucleic Acid

Which biomolecule provides growth and repair as well is structural support (ex: hair & nails)?

• Lipid

• Carbohydrate

• Nucleic Acid

• Protein

What are the two types of Nucleic Acids?

• DNA and RNA
• Carbohydrate and Fiber
• Protein and Lipid
• Glucose and Fructose

The function of Lipids are to provide:

• Building materials for bones
• Long-term energy and insulation

• Transportation of oxygen in the blood
• Quick energy and growth/repair

Why do we need hemoglobin?

• To regulate body temperature
• To produce energy for the body
• To make bones stronger
• To transport oxygen in the blood

What are the monomers (building blocks) of Nucleic Acids?

• Nucleotides
• Amino Acids
• Fatty Acids
• Carbohydrates

What are the monomers (building blocks) of Proteins?

• Nucleotides
• Glucose
• Amino acids
• Lipids