Biochemistry Review (B1.1-1.2)

In polymerization, complex molecules are formed by the joining together of

• macromolecules.
• carbohydrates.
• polymers.
• monomers.

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?

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Tags

NGSS.HS-LS1-6

Saturated fat = single bonds between carbon atoms in hydrocarbon chain
Polyunsaturated fat = ?

• covalent bonds between carbon atoms in hydrocarbon chain
• ionic bonds between carbon atoms in hydrocarbon chain
• chemical bonds between carbon atoms in hydrocarbon chain
• double bonds between carbon atoms in hydrocarbon chain

Tags

NGSS.HS-LS1-6

Organic compounds are always based on what two elements?

• hydrogen and oxygen
• nitrogen and oxygen
• hydrogen and carbon
• nitrogen and carbon

Tags

NGSS.HS-LS1-6

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