Quiz on Biomolecules

A macromolecule is composed of smaller units called __________.

• cells

• monomers

• isomers

• polymers

Which of the following is a correct monomer-polymer pair?

• monomer: disaccharide

• polymer: monosaccharide

• monomer: polysaccharide

• polymer: polysaccharide

What will be the correct pairing of monomer of proteins and its function?

• fat: structure

• starch, sugar: cell machinery

• DNA, RNA: store genetic material

• amino acid: tissue repair

Which of the following is not included in the main classes of biomolecules?

• carbohydrates

• nucleic acids

• lipids

• phosphates

What do you call the long chain of molecules which may consist of similar building blocks or repeated patterns of molecules?

• molecules

• polygons

• monomers

• polymers

These are large molecules composed of thousands of covalently connected atoms which comprise the main classes of biomolecules.

• macromolecules

• minimolecules

• micromolecules

• monomolecules

What macromolecule is responsible for cell membrane and energy storage?

• carbohydrates

• nucleic acid

• lipid

• protein

Which of the following statements is NOT TRUE about monomers?

• These can be composed of more than one atom.

• These exhibit patterns which is/ are repeated.

• These are single basic building unit of all organic compounds.

• When joined together, these form smaller groups called micromers.

Which of the following elements cannot be found in biomolecules?

• hydrogen

• oxygen

• mercury

• phosphorus

Which of the following macromolecule contains carbon, nitrogen, oxygen, phosphorus,sulphur and hydrogen in its structure?

• carbohydrate

• nucleic acid

• lipid

• protein