Organic Chemistry Quiz

What is a defining characteristic of organic compounds?

• They contain nitrogen.

• They are found in non-living things.

• They contain carbon.

• They are composed of metals.

Which process involves the linking of monomers to form a polymer?

• Hydrolysis

• Condensation

• Oxidation

• Reduction

What are the building blocks of proteins?

• Monosaccharides

• Nucleotides

• Amino acids

• Fatty acids

What type of reaction breaks down polymers into monomers?

• Condensation

• Hydrolysis

• Photosynthesis

• Respiration

Which of the following is NOT a monomer?

• Nucleotide

• Monosaccharide

• Amino acid

• Triglyceride

What is the primary function of carbohydrates in cells?

• Long-term energy storage

• Genetic blueprint

• Short-term energy source

• Structural component of membranes

Which of the following is an example of a monosaccharide?

• Starch

• Glycogen

• Cellulose

• Glucose

What is the primary component of cell membranes?

• Proteins

• Lipids

• Carbohydrates

• Nucleic acids

Which lipid is composed of a glycerol subunit and three fatty acid chains?

• Phospholipids

• Steroids

• Triglycerides

• Monosaccharides

What makes phospholipids amphipathic?

• Presence of three fatty acid chains

• Presence of a polar phosphate group

• Four fused carbon rings

• Lack of monomers