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Proteins & Nucleic Acids

Total questions: 15

Worksheet time: 12mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

An example of a nucleic acid is

a)

amino acid

b)

DNA

c)

sugar

d)

wax

2.

What's the monomer of a nucleic acid?

a)

DNA

b)

monosaccharides

c)

nucleotide

d)

amino acid

3.

What is the function of nucleic acids?

a)

provide energy

b)

move substances in and out of cells

c)

build skin, hair, nails, muscles

d)

store genetic information

4.

Nucleic Acids are made of

a)

C, H, & O atoms

b)

C, H, O, & N atoms

c)

C, H, O, N, & P atoms

d)

C, H, O, N, & S atoms

5.

Which of the following atoms does a Nucleic Acid have that a Carbohydrate and Lipid do not?

a)

Carbon

b)

Oxygen

c)

Hydrogen

d)

Nitrogen

6.
Proteins are made of monomers called ___________
a)
Nucleotides
b)
Monosaccharides
c)
Amino Acids
d)
Glycerol and fatty acids
7.
What type of macromolecule are enzymes?
a)
Protein
b)
Carbohydrate
c)
Lipid
d)
Nucleic Acid
8.

Carbon, Hydrogen, Oxygen and Nitrogen are atoms in what biomolecule or macromolecule?

a)

Carbohydrate

b)

Lipid

c)

Protein

d)

Nucleic acid

9.

Which of the following atoms are NOT a part of a nucleic acid?

a)

Carbon

b)

Oxygen

c)

Helium

d)

Hydrogen

10.

Identify some foods that are high in protein.

a)

Strawberries

b)

Steak

c)

Pasta

d)

Water

11.

What are the two kinds of nucleic acids? (check all that apply)

a)

RNA

b)

DNA

c)

Monosaccharides

d)

Amino acids

12.
Which macromolecule is this?
a)
carbohydrate
b)
lipid
c)
protein
d)
nucleic acid
13.
Which analogy best describes the role enzymes play in cells?
a)
Like walls in buildings, enzymes provide structural support for the cell
b)
Like the person who helps you bag your groceries, enzymes speed up processes in cells
c)
Like books in libraries, enzymes store information that can be used by the cell when needed
d)
Like the fence around a yard, enzymes act as a barrier preventing entry to the cell.
14.

What is a function of protein in the body?

a)

Provides short term energy

b)

Speed up chemical reactions

c)

Insulation - keeps bodies warm

d)

All of these are roles of protein in the body

15.

What kinds of food can you get protein from in your diet?

a)

Eggs

b)

Meat and Fish

c)

Nuts and Legumes

d)

All of these choices are correct