OST Review 1: Biomolecules & Enzymes

A monosaccharide is the monomer for which biomolecule:

• lipid

• carbohydrate

• nucleic acid

• protein

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Lipids have which of the following monomer:

• glycerol & fatty acids

• amino acids

• monosaccharide

• nucleotide

Which biomolecule has amino acids as their monomer?

• carbohydrate

• nucleic acid

• lipid

• protein

A student makes a Venn Diagram to compare functions of carbohydrates and lipids. Which cellular function of carbohydrates and lipids should be placed in the shared section of the Venn Diagram? 

• hormone production

• structural support of the cell walls

• energy

• catalyst for chemical reactions

Beeswax is a waxy substance that is produced by bees and then harvested by humans for a variety of uses. Ancient Romans used beeswax as a waterproofing agent because it is not water-permeable. Beeswax is which of the following types of organic molecule?

• carbohydrate

• lipid

• nucleic acid

• protein

An advertisement for a health supplement for dogs claims to build lean muscle and strengthen tendons and ligaments, as well as provide energy. Which two biomolecules must the supplement contain to provide these benefits?

• carbohydrates and lipids

• proteins and carbohydrates

• nucleic acids and carbohydrates

• lipids and nucleic acids

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What biomolecule do enzymes belong to? 

• carbohydrate

• lipid

• nucleic acid

• protein

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What is the function of nucleic acids such as DNA and RNA?

• stores energy

• stores genetic information

• muscle movement

• physical structure

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Which biomolecule makes up your genes?

• carbohydrate

• lipid

• nucleic acid

• protein

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Which biomolecules make up cell membranes?

• protein

• carbohydrate

• lipid

• nucleic acid