Carbs and Nucleic Acids

What type of reaction involves the addition of water to break down polymers into monomers?

• Hydrolysis Reaction
• Dehydration Reaction
• Condensation Reaction
• Polymerization

Which type of macromolecule is primarily responsible for energy storage in organisms?

• Proteins
• Carbohydrates
• Nucleic Acids
• Vitamins

What is the primary structural polysaccharide found in plants?

• Starch
• Cellulose
• Glycogen
• Chitin

Which molecule is a polymer of N-acetylglucosamine found in arthropods?

• Chitin
• Cellulose
• Starch
• Glycogen

What is the main function of messenger RNA (mRNA) in cells?

• To store genetic information
• To carry amino acids to the ribosome
• To direct the creation of proteins
• To form the structure of ribosomes

Which of the following correctly describes the relationship between nucleotides and nucleic acids?

• Nucleotides are the building blocks of nucleic acids.
• Nucleic acids are made up of amino acids.
• Nucleotides and nucleic acids are unrelated.
• Nucleic acids are composed of fatty acids.

What are the two main varieties of nucleic acids?

• Deoxyribose nucleic acid (DNA) and ribonucleic acid (RNA)
• Protein and lipid
• Carbohydrates and lipids
• Monosaccharides and disaccharides

What type of bond links nucleotides together in nucleic acids?

• Ionic bond
• Hydrogen bond
• Peptide bond
• Phosphodiester bond

What is the simplest form of carbohydrates that consists of three or more carbon atoms?

• Monosaccharides
• Disaccharides
• Polysaccharides
• Oligosaccharides

What is the primary function of polysaccharides in organisms?

• Energy storage and structural support
• Transport of nutrients
• Synthesis of proteins
• Storage of genetic information