Biochem Review #1 2023

What is the monomer used to make protein?

• Glucose

• Lipids

• Fatty acids

• amino acids

Organic compounds are built around the element nitrogen.

• True

• False

Which organic compound consists of amino acids?

• nucleic acids

• carbohydrate

• lipids

• proteins

Which are examples of proteins? Select all that apply

• glucose

• enzymes

• antibodies

• nucleotides

Simple carbohydrates are called starches.

• True

• False

Which of the following is a function of carbohydrates?

• provides energy to cells

• speeds up chemical reactions

• carries messages

• passes instructions from parent cells to offspring.

Which type of organic compound makes up sugars and starches?

• proteins

• nucleic acids

• lipids

• carbohydrates

Chemical bonds hold atoms together

• True

• False

Carbohydrates are made of carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen atoms.

• True

• False

In a carbohydrate, what is the ratio of hydrogen to oxygen atoms?

• 2:1

• 3:1

• 4:1

• 50:1