Biomolecules and Chemical Reactions Quiz

Which of the following biomolecules is primarily responsible for storing genetic information?

• Lipids

• Nucleic Acids

• Carbohydrates

• Proteins

What is the monomer unit of proteins?

• Fatty acids

• Nucleotides

• Amino acids

• Monosaccharides

Which biomolecule is most abundant in plant cell walls?

• Protein

• Cellulose

• Lipid

• DNA

Which of the following is a function of lipids in the body?

• Enzyme activity

• Quick energy

• Genetic storage

• Long-term energy storage

DNA and RNA are made up of repeating units called:

• Fatty acids

• Amino acids

• Nucleotides

• Monosaccharides

Which carbohydrate is known as “blood sugar”?

• Sucrose

• Fructose

• Glucose

• Lactose

Which type of fat is typically liquid at room temperature?

• Saturated fat

• Trans fat

• Unsaturated fat

• Animal fat

Which biomolecule speeds up chemical reactions in the body?

• Lipids

• Enzymes

• Nucleic acids

• Monosaccharides

What is a common source of dietary nucleic acids?

• Vegetables

• Fruits

• Meats

• Water

What kind of molecule is starch?

• Protein

• Disaccharide

• Polysaccharide

• Lipid