Quiz on Naturally Occurring Polymers

What are naturally occurring polymers?

• Polymers that are synthetic

• Polymers that are only found in plants

• Polymers that exist naturally in the environment

• Polymers created in laboratories

What are polypeptides made of?

• Lipids

• Amino acids

• Sugars

• Nucleotides

What is the role of proteins in the body?

• They transport oxygen

• They catalyze chemical reactions and provide structure

• They provide energy

• They store genetic information

Which functional groups are present in amino acids?

• Hydroxyl and methyl groups

• Carboxyl and amino groups

• Phosphate and sulfhydryl groups

• Carbonyl and ether groups

What type of reaction allows amino acids to join together?

• Reduction reaction

• Oxidation reaction

• Condensation reaction

• Hydrolysis reaction

What is the structure of DNA described as?

• Single helix

• Quadruple helix

• Triple helix

• Double helix

How many types of nucleotide bases are there in DNA?

• Five

• Four

• Three

• Two

What elements make up carbohydrates?

• Carbon, phosphorus, and hydrogen

• Carbon, sulfur, and hydrogen

• Carbon, oxygen, and hydrogen

• Carbon, hydrogen, and nitrogen

Which of the following is a polysaccharide?

• Glucose

• Fructose

• Starch

• Sucrose

What is a monosaccharide?

• A type of protein

• A single sugar molecule

• A type of lipid

• A complex carbohydrate