BIO UNIT 1B REVIEW

What are the building blocks of proteins?

• Nucleotides

• Fatty acids

• Amino acids

• Monosaccharides

What is the significance of the sequence of amino acids in a protein?

• It determines the protein's structure and function.

• It has no impact on the protein's activity.

• It only affects the protein's color.

• It influences the protein's taste.

What are the four main types of macromolecules in biology?

• Carbohydrates, Lipids, Proteins, Nucleic Acids

• Vitamins, Minerals, Proteins, Nucleic Acids

• Carbohydrates, Lipids, Enzymes, Nucleic Acids

• Carbohydrates, Lipids, Proteins, Hormones

What is the primary function of carbohydrates?

• To provide energy and support cellular structure.

• To store genetic information.

• To act as enzymes in biochemical reactions.

• To transport oxygen in the blood.

What is the structure of a nucleotide?

• A nucleotide consists of a sugar, a phosphate group, and a nitrogen base.

• A nucleotide is made up of amino acids and fatty acids.

• A nucleotide contains only a sugar and a nitrogen base.

• A nucleotide is composed of a phosphate group and a protein.

What is a polymer?

• A small molecule that cannot be broken down further.

• A large molecule made up of repeating subunits (monomers).

• A type of chemical reaction that forms new compounds.

• A mixture of different types of molecules.

What is the role of nucleic acids?

• To provide energy for cellular processes.

• To store and transmit genetic information.

• To act as enzymes in biochemical reactions.

• To form the structural components of cells.

What is the function of enzymes?

• To speed up chemical reactions in the body.

• To slow down chemical reactions in the body.

• To provide energy for cellular processes.

• To transport nutrients across cell membranes.

What are proteins made of?

• Nucleotides

• Fatty acids

• Amino acids

• Carbohydrates

What is the main component of cell membranes?

• Cholesterol

• Phospholipids

• Proteins

• Carbohydrates