Quiz on Understanding Biomolecules

Which of the following best defines biomolecules?

• Small molecules essential for energy

• Large molecules essential for life

• Inorganic compounds necessary for survival

• Simple sugars used in metabolism

What are the four main classes of biomolecules?

• Carbohydrates, vitamins, minerals, proteins

• Carbohydrates, lipids, proteins, nucleic acids

• Fats, oils, sugars, nucleotides

• Enzymes, hormones, antibodies, carbohydrates

Why are biomolecules important for organisms?

• They are the primary source of heat energy

• They are crucial for the structure and function of cells

• They are only needed for growth

• They are not important at all

What is a monomer?

• A type of protein

• A single building block of a biomolecule

• A large macromolecule

• A type of lipid

Which of the following is the monomer of carbohydrates?

• Amino acids

• Nucleotides

• Monosaccharides

• Fatty acids

What role do carbohydrates primarily serve in living organisms?

• Long-term energy storage

• Quick energy and structural support

• Genetic information storage

• Catalyzing reactions

Which statement about lipids is true?

• They dissolve easily in water

• They are primarily used for quick energy

• They are key components of cell membranes

• They are made up of monosaccharides

What is the primary function of proteins in cells?

• To store genetic information

• To provide structural support and perform various functions

• To act solely as energy sources

• To transport oxygen in the blood

What are nucleic acids responsible for?

• Providing energy

• Storing and transmitting genetic information

• Serving as structural components of cells

• Acting as enzymes

Which elements are commonly found in biomolecules?

• Calcium, potassium, sodium

• Carbon, hydrogen, oxygen, nitrogen, phosphorus

• Iron, magnesium, sulfur

• Silicon, chlorine, bromine