Biology Midterm Quiz

What is the backbone of life according to the text?

• Oxygen

• Hydrogen

• Nitrogen

• Carbon

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Which of the following is NOT one of the four classes of large biological molecules?

• Carbohydrates

• Lipids

• Proteins

• Vitamins

What type of reaction occurs when two monomers bond together through the loss of a water molecule?

• Hydrolysis

• Dehydration

• Condensation

• Synthesis

Which carbohydrate is the most common monosaccharide?

• Glucose

• Galactose

• Sucrose

• Fructose

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What is the primary function of lipids?

• Transport

• Structural support

• Genetic information

• Energy storage

What is the test used to determine the presence of starch in a sample?

• Biuret Test

• Iodine Test

• Litmus Test

• Benedict's Test

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Which of the following is a structural polysaccharide found in plant cell walls?

• Starch

• Chitin

• Glycogen

• Cellulose

What is the main function of proteins in cells?

• Structural support and function

• Photosynthesis

• Energy storage

• Genetic information

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NGSS.HS-LS1-1

Which of the following is NOT a type of nucleic acid?

• mRNA

• ATP

• RNA

• DNA

What is the process by which ATP is regenerated from ADP?

• Oxidation

• Phosphorylation

• Hydrolysis

• Dehydration