Biomolecule Quiz - Structure, Function, and Examples

What are the four main types of biomolecules?

• Carbohydrates, proteins, lipids, and nucleic acids

• Vitamins, minerals, carbohydrates, and proteins

• Carbohydrates, fats, sugars, and enzymes

• Proteins, nucleotides, amino acids, and lipids

What is the difference between saturated and unsaturated fats?

• Saturated fats have no double bonds between carbon atoms, while unsaturated fats have one or more double bonds.

• Saturated fats are liquid at room temperature, while unsaturated fats are solid.

• Saturated fats contain more calories than unsaturated fats.

• Saturated fats are healthier than unsaturated fats.

Give an example of a nucleic acid.

• RNA

• Protein

• DNA

• Carbohydrate

What are nucleic acids made of?

• A. Amino acids

• B. Nucleotides

• C. Fatty acids

• D. Simple sugars

What are the building blocks of proteins?

• Nucleotides

• Fatty acids

• Amino acids

• Monosaccharides

What is the function of RNA?

• RNA is responsible for storing genetic information.

• RNA plays a crucial role in protein synthesis and gene expression.

• RNA is involved in the replication of DNA.

• RNA acts as a structural component of cell membranes.

What is a polysaccharide?

• A type of protein made of amino acids.

• A carbohydrate made up of long chains of monosaccharide units, such as starch and glycogen.

• A lipid that stores energy in the body.

• A nucleic acid that carries genetic information.

What are lipids commonly known for?

• Storing energy and forming cell membranes.

• Producing hormones and enzymes.

• Transporting oxygen in the blood.

• Breaking down carbohydrates for energy.

What sugar is produced by plants during photosynthesis and found in the bloodstream?

• Fructose

• Sucrose

• Glucose

• Lactose

What is the primary function of carbohydrates?

• To provide energy.

• To store genetic information.

• To act as enzymes.

• To transport oxygen in the blood.