Biochemical Molecules Quiz

What are the two main types of biochemical molecules?

• Proteins and Carbohydrates

• Acids and Bases

• Inorganic and Organic molecules

• Lipids and Nucleic Acids

Which of the following is an example of an inorganic molecule?

• Glucose

• Water

• Protein

• Starch

What type of bond is used to form organic biochemical compounds?

• Metallic bonds

• Hydrogen bonds

• Covalent bonds

• Ionic bonds

Which of the following is NOT a principal group of organic compounds?

• Lipids

• Carbohydrates

• Minerals

• Nucleic Acids

What is the general formula for monosaccharides?

• C5H10O5

• C12H22O11

• C6H12O6

• (CH2O)n

Which of the following is a disaccharide?

• Fructose

• Cellulose

• Sucrose

• Glucose

What type of bond connects monosaccharides in a disaccharide?

• Peptide bond

• Hydrogen bond

• Glycosidic bond

• Ionic bond

Which polysaccharide is the storage form of glucose in plants?

• Starch

• Chitin

• Cellulose

• Glycogen

What is the primary function of lipids?

• Transport of substances

• Structural support

• Genetic information

• Energy storage

Which of the following is a characteristic of saturated fatty acids?

• Contain less carbon

• Solid at room temperature

• Contain double bonds

• Liquid at room temperature