Biomolecules Quiz

What are carbohydrates primarily produced by?

• Bacteria

• Plants

• Animals

• Fungi

Which of the following is a monosaccharide?

• Maltose

• Sucrose

• Glucose

• Lactose

What type of bond links monosaccharides in disaccharides?

• Hydrogen bond

• Ionic bond

• Covalent bond

• Glycosidic bond

Which of the following is a function of proteins?

• Energy storage

• Photosynthesis

• Genetic information storage

• Structural support

What is the primary structure of a protein?

• The sequence of amino acids

• The folding of the polypeptide chain

• The three-dimensional shape of the protein

• The interaction between multiple polypeptide chains

Which vitamin is known for its role in blood clotting?

• Vitamin D

• Vitamin C

• Vitamin A

• Vitamin K

What is the basic structural unit of nucleic acids?

• Nucleotide

• Monosaccharide

• Fatty acid

• Amino acid

Which of the following is a function of enzymes?

• Provide structural support

• Store genetic information

• Increase activation energy

• Catalyze biochemical reactions

What type of biomolecule is insulin?

• Nucleic acid

• Protein

• Lipid

• Carbohydrate

Which of the following is a characteristic of nucleic acids?

• They are insoluble in water

• They are primarily used for energy

• They store genetic information

• They are made of amino acids