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WorksheetsBiochemistry Review (B1.1-1.2)
Total questions: 22
Worksheet time: 17mins
What is the function of a carbohydrate?
Insulation
A quick source of energy
Enzymes to speed up reactions
Holds genetic information
Which of the following is made up of repeating subunits of Beta glucose?
Starch
Protein
Fats
Cellulose
A polymer of alpha-D-glucose found in plants has mostly 1,4 linkages and some 1,6 linkages. Which molecule fits this description?
glycogen
cellulose
amylose
amylopectin
These biomolecules are, in order of appearance...
cis and trans saturated fatty acids
cis and trans unsaturated fatty acids
trans and cis saturated fatty acids
trans and cis unsaturated fatty acids
The diagram shows the structure of palmitic acid. What type of fatty acid is palmitic acid?
it is monosaturated
it is polyunsaturated
it is saturated
it is a trans-fatty acid
Which molecule diagram corresponds to the name?
Polyunsaturated fat = ?
The four organic compounds found in living things are?
Carbohydrates, Lipids, Nucleic Acids, and Oxygen
Carbohydrates, Lipids, Proteins, and Carbon
Carbohydrates, Lipids, Proteins, Nucleic Acids
Carbon, Lipids, Proteins, Nucleic Acids
Which biomolecule is properly matched to its monomer?
Nucleic acid: amino acid
Protein (polypeptide):fatty acids
Lipid: Nucleotide
carbohydrate: monosaccharide (glucose)
One function of lipids is to store energy. What is another function of lipids in the human body?
To form plasma (cell) membranes
To make energy from the sun
To control chemical reactions
To provide quick energy for the cell
What kinds of environmental factors can denature an enzyme?
Water and salt
Temperature and pH
Lipids and Carbohydrates
Blood
What is a long chain of amino acids called?
Polysaccharide
Lipid
Carbohydrate
Polypeptide
Nucleic acid
Condensation
What type of bonds are formed by dehydration synthesis (condensation) and connect monomers together in a polymer?
Ionic
Covalent
Hydrogen
Van der Waals
