4.1.1 Biomolecules Assessment

Which organic molecule serves as a catalyst?

• lipid

• protein

• carbohydrate

• nucleic acid

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Which organic molecule is paired with its basic building block(monomer)?

• carbohydrate :

  amino acids

• nucleic acid : nucleotides

• lipid : monosaccharides

• protein : fatty acids

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Which are the building blocks of most lipid molecules?

• glucose and protein

• glucose and fatty acids

• fatty acids and glycerol

• amino acids and glycerol

Which best describes the role of hemoglobin in red blood cells?

• It hydrates human body tissues.

• It supplies support to human body tissues.

• It transports oxygen to human body tissues.

• It increases the rate of reactions in body tissues.

Which elements combine to form carbohydrates?

• Carbon, Nitrogen, and Oxygen

• Carbon, Hydrogen, and Oxygen

• Carbon, Potassium, and Calcium

• Carbon, Calcium, and Hydrogen

Which is the correct arrangement for a single DNA nucleotide?

• phosphate ---> ribose sugar ---> a base

• base ---> a phosphate ---> ribose sugar

• deoxyribose sugar ---> a phosphate ---> a base

• phosphate ---> a polypeptide ---> deoxyribose sugar

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Alpha-amylase, an enzyme present in saliva, breaks down starch. Which food does it help to digest?

• milk

• candy

• steak

• potato

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Which organic molecule is paired with its function?

• nucleic acid : to store energy

• proteins : to provide insulation

• lipids : to regulate metabolic processes

• carbohydrate : to provide quick–release energy

What is the significance of nucleic acids for cells?

• They generate energy for the cell.

• They restrict what enters and leaves the cell.

• They support and maintain the shape of the cell.

• They provide all instructions for cellular activities.

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Which is the best example of a monosaccharide, or simple sugar?

• starch

• glucose

• cellulose

• glycogen