NC EOC Review: Biochemistry

Organic compounds are those that contain the element:

• Nitrogen

• Hydrogen

• Carbon

• Helium

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Polymers are complex molecules made up of subunits called:

• Monomers

• Moles

• Motion

• Molecules

In addition to carbon, organic compounds tend to also contain the element ___________ as a "filler molecule."

• Nitrogen

• Oxygen

• Helium

• Hydrogen

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Which of the following is NOT a type of organic compound?

• Carbohydrates

• Lipids

• Proteins

• Nucleic Acids

• Amino Acids

What is the building block of a carbohydrate?

• Sugar

• Glycerol & 3 Fatty Acid Chains

• Amino Acids

• Nucleotides

What is the primary function of carbohydrates?

• Fast energy

• Long-term energy storage

• Store genetic information

• Body insulation

Simple sugars or carbohydrates are called monosaccharides, while complex carbs are known as:

• Nucleic acids

• Amino acids

• Polysaccharides

• Glucose

Which of the following is NOT a complex carbohydrate?

• Glucose

• Cellulose

• Starch

• Glycogen

Which of the following foods is NOT an example of a carbohydrate?

• Bread

• Pasta

• Steak

• Candy

• Soda

Which of the following complex carbohydrates is a primary component of a plant's cell wall?

• Cellulose

• Glycogen

• Glucose

• Lipids