CH2-1 Quiz Organic Compounds and Biomolecules

1. What are organic compounds primarily made of?

• Hydrogen
• Oxygen
• Carbon

2. Which of the following is NOT a macromolecule found in living organisms?

• Proteins
• Carbohydrates
• Minerals

3. What is the molecular formula for glucose?

• C6H12O6
• C12H6O6
• C6H6O12

4. What is the monomer of carbohydrates?

• Amino acids
• Nucleotides
• Monosaccharides

5. Which macromolecule serves as an energy storage in the body?

• Proteins
• Lipids
• Nucleic Acids

6. What is the primary function of proteins in living organisms?

• Energy storage
• Information storage
• Building and repairing tissues

7. What type of food is high in carbohydrates?

• Meat
• Bread
• Nuts

8. What is the function of lactase in the human body?

• Breaks down fats
• Breaks down proteins
• Breaks down lactose

9. Which of the following is an example of a lipid?

• Glucose
• Insulin
• Waxes

10. What are nucleic acids primarily responsible for?

• Energy production
• Information storage
• Structural support