Biochemistry Quiz

What is the building block of proteins?

• Nucleotide

• Amino Acid

• Fatty Acid

• Monosaccharide

What term describes a biological catalyst that speeds up reactions?

• Substrate

• Enzyme

• Product

• Reactant

Which molecule carries genetic information in cells?

• RNA

• Protein

• DNA

• Lipid

Which of the following is a process that breaks down glucose to produce ATP?

• Photosynthesis

• Glycolysis

• Fermentation

• Oxidative phosphorylation

What term refers to the reactant that an enzyme acts upon?

• Catalyst

• Substrate

• Product

• Inhibitor

Which molecule is the primary energy carrier in cells?

• Glucose

• NADH

• ATP

• ADP

What type of bond involves the sharing of electrons between atoms?

• Ionic Bond

• Hydrogen Bond

• Covalent Bond

• Van der Waals Force

What is the term for a weak bond between a hydrogen atom and an electronegative atom?

• Ionic Bond

• Covalent Bond

• Hydrogen Bond

• Disulfide Bridge

What term describes a diverse group of hydrophobic molecules, including fats and oils?

• Carbohydrate

• Protein

• Lipids

• Nucleic Acids

Which of the following terms refers to the measure of how acidic or basic a solution is?

• Molarity

• Concentration

• pH

• Ionization