Biomolecules Quiz

In humans, which of the following biomolecules store energy the most in terms of quantity?

• Lipids

• Proteins

• Starch and fats

• Nucleic acids

Lipids are biomolecules that usually contains fatty acids. Which of the following contains fatty acids?

• Table sugar

• Butter

• Starch

• Fruit juice

Disaccharides contain two simple sugar units such as sucrose and lactose. Which of the following bonds are used to link two simple sugar units?

• Hydrogen bond

• Glycosidic bond

• Peptide bond

• Polypeptide bond

Amino acids are the building blocks of proteins. Which of the following is not an amino acid?

• Arginine

• Histidine

• Histamine

• Methionine

The three important monosaccharides are glucose, galactose, and fructose. What sugar unit makes up table sugar or sucrose?

• Glucose and glucose

• Glucose and fructose

• Glucose and galactose

• Galactose and fructose

Which of the following does not belong to the lipid group?

• Cholesterol

• Fatty acid

• Thymine

• Oils

Carbohydrates are the primary source of energy in the body. Which of the following samples contain carbohydrates?

• Egg white

• Cereals

• Oils

• Wax

Which of the following monosaccharides are linked to form lactose?

• Glucose and glucose

• Glucose and fructose

• Glucose and galactose

• Galactose and fructose

Which of the following is a monosaccharide?

• Lactose

• Maltose

• Fructose

• Cellulose

Which of the following is not a part of a DNA molecule?

• Five-carbon sugar

• Adenine

• Fatty acid

• Cytosine