Biomolecules Quiz

What is a biomolecule?

• A molecule present in all living things

• A type of rock

• A synthetic chemical

• A type of metal

Which of the following is an example of a biomolecule?

• Carbohydrates

• Plastic

• Glass

• Steel

Biomolecules are often referred to as what?

• Building blocks of life

• Building blocks of rocks

• Building blocks of machines

• Building blocks of metals

What are the two types of biomolecules based on their carbon content?

• Organic and inorganic

• Solid and liquid

• Natural and artificial

• Heavy and light

What are organic compounds primarily made of?

• Small molecules bonded ionically

• Large molecules made of many atoms, bonded covalently

• Single atoms bonded ionically

• Small molecules made of few atoms, bonded covalently

How is energy stored in organic compounds?

• Ionically

• Through hydrogen bonds

• Covalently

• Through metallic bonds

What happens when we eat, according to the text?

• Energy is lost due to evaporation

• Chemical reactions break bonds to release energy

• Energy is stored in the stomach

• Bonds are formed to store energy

What are polymers made of?

• Single atoms

• Large molecules called monomers

• Smaller, more basic units called monomers

• Ionic compounds

What are the monomers of carbohydrates?

• Amino Acids

• Nucleotides

• Monosaccharides

• Glycerol & Fatty Acids

Which of the following are the building blocks of proteins?

• Monosaccharides

• Amino Acids

• Nucleotides

• Glycerol & Fatty Acids