Structure of Carbohydrates, Proteins & Lipids Quiz JMG

Which elements do proteins contain?

• Carbon

• Nitrogen

• Oxygen

• Hydrogen

Which elements do carbohydrates contain?

• Carbon

• Nitrogen

• Oxygen

• Hydrogen

Which elements do lipids contain?

• Carbon

• Nitrogen

• Oxygen

• Hydrogen

What is a monosaccharide?

• A type of protein

• A simple sugar

• A type of lipid

• A complex sugar

What is formed when lots of glucose molecules join together?

• Amino acids

• Proteins

• Lipids

• Carbohydrates

What is the basic unit of lipids?

• Three glycerol molecules and one fatty acid chain

• One glycerol molecule and one fatty acid chain

• Two glycerol molecules and two fatty acid chains

• One glycerol molecule and three fatty acid chains

What are proteins formed from?

• Monosaccharides

• Fatty acids

• Amino acids

• Glycerol

How many different amino acids are there?

• 10

• 30

• 20

• 40

Which of the following is an example of a protein?

• Hormones such as insulin

• Digestive enzymes such as amylase

• Bile which is released into the small intestine

• Energy stored as glycogen

What determines the function of a protein?

• Its shape

• Its size

• Its color

• Its weight