BIOMOLECULES QUIZZIZ CHALLENGE!

1. Biomolecules are the large, complex molecules found in living organisms. What element is MOST COMMONLY found in biomolecules?

• a) Iron (Fe)

• b) Carbon

• c) Calcium (Ca)

• d) Gold (Au)

2. Carbohydrates are the main source of energy for your body. Which of the following is NOT a building block of carbohydrates?

• a) Glucose (a simple sugar)

• b) Amino Acid

• c) Fructose (another simple sugar)

• d) Starch (a complex carbohydrate)

3. Proteins are essential for building and repairing tissues in your body. What is the building block of proteins?

• a) Fatty Acid

• b) Nucleotide

• c) Amino Acid

• d) Saccharide

4. Lipids store energy in your body. Which of the following is an example of a lipid?

• a) DNA

• b) Protein

• c) Fat (triglyceride)

• d) Carbohydrate

5. Nucleic acids store the genetic information of an organism. What are the two main types of nucleic acids?

• a) Carbohydrates and Proteins

• b) DNA and RNA

• c) Lipids and Proteins

• d) DNA and Glucose

6. All of the following biomolecules EXCEPT for one contain nitrogen (N ) atoms. Which one is the exception?

• a) Proteins

• b) Nucleic Acids (DNA and RNA)

• c) Carbohydrates

• d) Lipids (in some cases)

7. Water is essential for life and makes up a large portion of your body. What makes water such a special molecule?

• a) It is a simple molecule with unique bonding properties.

• b) It is very large and complex.

• c) It is a good conductor of electricity.

• d) It does not dissolve other molecules well.

8. Enzymes are biological catalysts that speed up chemical reactions in your body. What are enzymes made of?

• a) Carbohydrates

• b) Proteins

• c) Lipids

• d) Nucleic Acids

9..Which biomolecules are NOT involved in providing energy for your body?

• a) Carbohydrates

• b) Lipids

• c) Proteins

• d) Nucleic Acids

10. Biomolecules are constantly being broken down and built up in your body. This process is called:

• a) Cellular Respiration

• b) Photosynthesis

• c) Cell Division

• d) Genetic Mutation