Biochemistry Quiz

Which of the following is a category of biochemistry?

• Vitamins

• Minerals

• Carbohydrates

• Enzymes

Which of the following is a characteristic of nucleic acids?

• They are hydrophobic

• They store energy

• They store genetic information

• They provide insulation

Which of the following is a single unit chemical?

• Polymer

• Monomer

• Compound

• Mixture

Tags

NGSS.HS-LS1-6

Which of the following is made up of multiple monomers?

• Atom

• Molecule

• Polymer

• Element

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS1-1

What is a characteristic of lipids?

• They are always hydrophilic

• They are always hydrophobic

• They dissolve in water

• They are always ionic

What are the building blocks used to make the structure of living things?

• Carbohydrates

• Proteins

• Lipids

• Nucleic acids

Tags

NGSS.HS-LS1-6

Which of the following is NOT a function of proteins?

• Energy storage

• Structural support

• Enzyme activity

• Transport

Proteins are made up of long chains of what?

• Sugars

• Amino acids

• Fatty acids

• Nucleotides

Tags

NGSS.HS-LS1-1

Which of the following is NOT a component of amino acids?

• Amino group

• Carboxyl group

• Phosphate group

• R group

What is required for an enzyme to function properly?

• Any random molecule

• A specific substrate

• A high temperature

• A low pH level