Biomolecules and Enzymes Quiz Review

Lactose and glucose are sugars and examples of _________________ which provide us with quick energy.

• Proteins

• Lipids

• Carbohydrates

• Nucleic Acids

Nucleotides are the units that make up ____________ , like DNA, which store genetic information.

• Proteins

• Lipids

• Carbohydrates

• Nucleic Acids

Oils and fats are types of _______________ , and can provide long-term energy as well as insulation.

• Proteins

• Lipids

• Carbohydrates

• Nucleic Acids

____________ are made of many amino acids, and used for lots of functions, including growth and repair of cellular components.

• Proteins

• Lipids

• Carbohydrates

• Nucleic Acids

Which would be a function of a carbohydrate?

• immediate energy

• insulation

• long term energy storage

• building muscle

Proteins can have many functions. Which of the following would be a job of proteins?

• store energy

• provide support for the cell wall

• build muscle tissue

• insulation

Which of the following could be a job of a nucleic acid?

• energy storage

• insulation

• building muscle

• storing genetic information

Which of the following biomolecules is the primary source of energy for a cell?

• Proteins

• Lipids

• Carbohydrates

• Nucleic Acids

Carbohydrates are the primary form of energy of the cell because they

• create specialized structures filled with quick energy

• contain many nucleotides, which contain deoxyribose sugar

• contain many simple bonds which can be broken for quick energy

• are in the cell membrane, which needs lots of energy

Enzymes that catalyze cellular reactions are composed of carbon, hydrogen, oxygen, and nitrogen, and get their structure from the different amino acids bonded together.

Which type of biomolecule are enzymes?

• Proteins

• Lipids

• Carbohydrates

• Nucleic Acids