Biology Quiz on Molecules

What is a monomer?

• A large molecule made from monomers

• A building block of polymers

• A type of enzyme

• A type of cell organelle

What is a polymer?

• A small molecule that bonds together to make monomers

• A large molecule made from monomers

• A type of carbohydrate

• A type of lipid

What elements are found in all organic molecules?

• Carbon and Oxygen

• Hydrogen and Nitrogen

• Carbon and Hydrogen

• Oxygen and Nitrogen

Which of the following is a monomer of carbohydrates?

• Amino Acid

• Nucleotide

• Glycerol

• Monosaccharide

What is the function of carbohydrates?

• Long term energy, waterproof, insulation

• Structure, movement, enzymes, hormones, cell communication, transport

• Quick energy

• Genetic Material, Energy Carrier

Which molecules generally end in the suffix -ose, like amylose and lactose?

• Proteins

• Lipids

• Carbohydrates

• Nucleic Acids

Which molecules generally end in the suffix -ase, like amylase and lactase?

• Enzymes

• Lipids

• Carbohydrates

• Nucleic Acids

What is a monosaccharide?

• A large molecule made from monomers

• A simple sugar like glucose C6H12O6

• A type of protein

• A type of lipid

What is a polysaccharide?

• A simple sugar like glucose

• A type of protein

• Many monosaccharides chemically bonded into a large polymer

• A type of lipid

How many amino acids are there in nature?

• 10

• 20

• 30

• 40