Building Blocks of Life Quiz

Which of the following elements is essential for the formation of sugar molecules?

• Nitrogen

• Carbon

• Phosphorus

• Sulfur

Tags

NGSS.HS-LS1-6

What role does carbon play in the structure of macromolecules?

• It acts as a catalyst.

• It forms the backbone of macromolecules.

• It provides energy.

• It is not involved in macromolecules.

Tags

NGSS.HS-LS1-6

How do hydrogen bonds contribute to the structure of polymers?

• They provide energy for reactions.

• They stabilize the three-dimensional structure.

• They break down polymers into monomers.

• They are not involved in polymers.

Tags

NGSS.HS-LS1-6

Which element is crucial for the formation of amino acids?

• Helium

• Oxygen

• Neon

• Argon

Tags

NGSS.HS-LS1-6

What are the building blocks of proteins?

• Nucleotides

• Amino acids

• Fatty acids

• Monosaccharides

Tags

NGSS.HS-LS1-6

Which process involves the combination of carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen to form macromolecules?

• Hydrolysis

• Dehydration synthesis

• Combustion

• Photosynthesis

Tags

NGSS.HS-LS1-6

What is the primary function of oxygen in amino acids?

• To provide energy

• To form peptide bonds

• To stabilize the structure

• To act as a solvent

Tags

NGSS.HS-LS1-6

Which of the following is a polymer formed from sugar molecules?

• Cellulose

• DNA

• RNA

• ATP

Tags

NGSS.HS-LS1-6

How do carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen combine to form amino acids?

• By forming ionic bonds

• By forming covalent bonds

• By forming metallic bonds

• By forming hydrogen bonds

Tags

NGSS.HS-LS1-6

Which of the following best describes the role of hydrogen in macromolecules?

• It forms the primary structure.

• It acts as a reducing agent.

• It forms hydrogen bonds that stabilize structures.

• It is not involved in macromolecules.

Tags

NGSS.HS-LS1-6