Biochemistry Quiz

What is biochemistry primarily concerned with?

• Chemical reactions in living organisms

• Physical properties of metals

• Chemical reactions in non-living systems

• Organic compounds in soil

Which of the following is NOT a type of cell?

• Prokaryotic cells

• Bacterial cells

• Eukaryotic cells

• Archaeal cells

What is the primary component of living organisms?

• Carbon

• Oxygen

• Hydrogen

• Nitrogen

Which type of carbohydrate contains a single monosaccharide residue?

• Disaccharides

• Oligosaccharides

• Polysaccharides

• Monosaccharides

What is the general formula for monosaccharides?

• C_nH_2n-1O_n

• C_nH_nO_n

• C_nH_2nO_n

• C_nH_2n+1O_n

Which of the following is a characteristic of chirality?

• Size of a molecule

• Weight of a molecule

• Color of a molecule

• Handedness of an object

What type of bond is formed between monosaccharides in disaccharides?

• Ionic bond

• Covalent bond

• Hydrogen bond

• Metallic bond

Which of the following is a common disaccharide?

• Glucose

• Galactose

• Fructose

• Sucrose

What is the primary storage form of glucose in animals?

• Starch

• Glycogen

• Cellulose

• Chitin

Which polysaccharide is found in the cell walls of plants?

• Chitin

• Glycogen

• Cellulose

• Starch