Exploring Biomolecules: A Quiz

What is the monomer unit of proteins?

• Monosaccharide

• Amino acid

• Nucleotide

• Fatty acid

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Which elements are primarily found in carbohydrates?

• Carbon, Hydrogen, Oxygen

• Carbon, Nitrogen, Phosphorus

• Hydrogen, Oxygen, Nitrogen

• Carbon, Sulfur, Oxygen

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What is the primary function of lipids in the body?

• Energy storage

• Genetic information storage

• Catalyzing biochemical reactions

• Structural support

Identify the monomer unit of nucleic acids.

• Amino acid

• Monosaccharide

• Nucleotide

• Fatty acid

Explain how proteins differ from carbohydrates in terms of their elemental composition.

• Proteins contain nitrogen, while carbohydrates do not.

• Carbohydrates contain sulfur, while proteins do not.

• Both contain the same elements.

• Proteins contain phosphorus, while carbohydrates do not.

Which of the following is a function of nucleic acids in the body?

• Energy storage

• Catalyzing biochemical reactions

• Storing and transmitting genetic information

• Providing structural support

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Describe the role of carbohydrates in cellular respiration.

• They act as enzymes to speed up reactions.

• They provide the primary source of energy.

• They store genetic information.

• They form cell membranes.

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What elements are commonly found in lipids?

• Carbon, Hydrogen, Oxygen

• Carbon, Nitrogen, Sulfur

• Hydrogen, Phosphorus, Oxygen

• Carbon, Oxygen, Nitrogen

How do the functions of proteins differ from those of lipids in the body?

• Proteins store energy, while lipids catalyze reactions.

• Proteins provide structural support, while lipids store energy.

• Both proteins and lipids store genetic information.

• Lipids provide structural support, while proteins store energy.

What is the primary role of amino acids in the body?

• To store genetic information

• To act as building blocks for proteins

• To provide energy

• To form cell membranes