7th Grade Science Quiz: Biomolecules

What is the primary function of carbohydrates in the body?

• Long-term energy storage
• Quick energy source
• Building muscle tissue
• Transmitting genetic information

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Which of the following is a monomer of proteins?

• Monosaccharide
• Fatty acid
• Amino acid
• Nucleotide

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What type of biomolecule is DNA?

• Carbohydrate
• Lipid
• Protein
• Nucleic Acid

Which biomolecule is primarily responsible for storing energy for later use?

• Carbohydrates
• Lipids
• Proteins
• Nucleic Acids

What is the building block of carbohydrates?

• Amino acids
• Fatty acids
• Monosaccharides
• Nucleotides

Which of the following is an example of a complex carbohydrate?

• Glucose
• Fructose
• Starch
• Sucrose

What role do enzymes play in the body?

• Store energy
• Speed up chemical reactions
• Provide insulation
• Transmit genetic information

If athletes "pasta load" they consume a lot of __________________.

• Carbohydrates
• Lipids
• Proteins
• Nucleic Acids

Which biomolecule provides insulation?

• Carbohydrates
• Proteins
• Lipids
• Nucleic Acids

Which of the following is NOT a function of lipids?

• Insulation
• Quick energy
• Energy storage
• Cell membrane formation