Biology of Molecules Quiz

What are the building blocks of life?

• Iron, Zinc, Copper, Calcium

• Sodium, Potassium, Chlorine, Magnesium

• Nitrogen, Phosphorus, Sulfur, Potassium

• Hydrogen, Carbon, Oxygen, Nitrogen

What is the function of carbohydrates in living organisms?

• Information storage

• Insulation

• Component of cell membrane

• Energy storage

Which of the following is a monosaccharide?

• Glucose

• Sucrose

• Maltose

• Lactose

What type of bond joins two monosaccharides to form a disaccharide?

• Peptide bond

• Glycosidic bond

• Phosphodiester bond

• Ester bond

Which of the following is a polysaccharide?

• Maltose

• Starch

• Fructose

• Glucose

What is the major storage form of carbohydrates in animals?

• Sucrose

• Glycogen

• Cellulose

• Starch

Which of the following is a function of lipids?

• Component of cell membrane

• Energy storage

• Insulation

• Information storage

What is the building block of lipids?

• Amino acids

• Nucleotides

• Fatty acids

• Monosaccharides

What type of bond joins glycerol and fatty acids in triglycerides?

• Ester bond

• Phosphodiester bond

• Glycosidic bond

• Peptide bond

Which of the following is a nucleotide base in DNA?

• Uracil

• Adenine

• Cytosine

• Guanine