Macromolecules SOL Review Quiz

In the process of making cheese, the substance added by Elijah to speed up the separation of milk into curds and whey is a type of

• Lipids

• Protein

• Carbohydrates

• Nucleic Acids

In a science class experiment, Sophia and Ethan are testing the activity of enzymes in different conditions. They are trying to identify which biomolecule these enzymes belong to. What is their conclusion? 

• Carbohydrate

• Lipid

• Nucleic Acid

• Protein

During a marathon, Jackson notices that many runners consume energy bars. What is the primary function of carbohydrates found in these energy bars for the runners?

• Store and transmit genetic information

• Speed up chemical reactions

• Provide energy

• Insulate and protect organs

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During a biology class, Maya is asked to identify which of the following substances found in their kitchen is NOT a lipid.

• Steroid

• Wax

• Starch

• Phospholipid

During a biochemistry class, Evelyn is asked to identify the level of protein structure characterized by the sequence of amino acids in a given protein sample. What is her correct answer?

• Primary structure

• Secondary structure

• Tertiary structure

• Quaternary structure

In a biology class, Aiden is learning about how cells produce proteins. He discovers a type of nucleic acid that plays a crucial role in transferring genetic information from DNA to the protein synthesis machinery of the cell. What is this nucleic acid called?

• mRNA

• tRNA

• rRNA

• DNA

In a biology lab, Anika is studying an enzyme's reaction mechanism. What is the specific region on this enzyme called where the substrate binds?

• Active site

• Allosteric site

• Binding domain

• Catalytic core

In a high school science project, Mia observed that adding a specific substance sped up the reaction time of her experiment. This substance works by:

• Increasing the temperature of the substrates

• Decreasing the activation energy

• Increasing the activation energy

• Adding coenzymes to the reaction

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During a biology class, James, Charlotte, and Liam were discussing plant structures. They wondered which of the following is a polysaccharide found in the cell walls of plants?

• Glucose

• Fructose

• Cellulose

• Galactose

When cooking with butter, a source of saturated fats, these fats are saturated with what molecule?

• Oxygen

• Hydrogen

• Nitrogen

• Carbon