Biochemistry Quiz

What is the major objective of biochemistry?

• Studying plant cells

• Analyzing weather patterns

• Understanding chemical processes in living cells

• Exploring outer space

Which of the following is not a major class of biomolecules?

• Carbohydrates

• Lipids

• Vitamins

• Amino Acids

What is the main function of nucleotides?

• Used as building blocks for proteins

• Used for energy production

• Used as building blocks for DNA and RNA precursor

• Used as sources of cellular energy

Which organelle is found in both animal and plant cells?

• Chloroplast

• Lysosome

• Peroxisome

• Glyoxysome

What is the relationship between biochemistry and medicine?

• Studying plant cells

• Exploring outer space

• Understanding and maintenance of health

• Analyzing weather patterns

What is the definition of biochemistry?

• The science concerned with the chemical basis of life

• The study of weather patterns

• The study of rocks and minerals

• The study of outer space

Which area of biochemistry focuses on the flow of energy in living organisms?

• Structural and Functional Biochemistry

• None of the above

• Informational Biochemistry

• Bioenergetics

What is the function of carbohydrates in cellular energy?

• Used as building blocks for proteins

• Used as sources of cellular energy

• Used for energy production

• Used for DNA and RNA precursor

What is the main function of lipids in cells?

• Used as building blocks for proteins

• Used as sources of cellular energy

• Used for energy production

• Components of cell membranes

What is the purpose of the molecules of life (Nucleic acid)?

• Used as sources of cellular energy

• Used for energy production

• Used as building blocks for proteins

• Used for DNA and RNA precursor