Jigsaw Follow-up Quiz Unit 1

What is the monomer of a protein?

• Nucleotide

• Glucose

• Fatty acid

• Amino acid

What is the polymer of a protein?

• Polysaccharide

• Triglyceride

• Polypeptide

• Nucleic acid

What is the primary function of proteins in the body?

• Storing genetic information

• Building and repairing tissues

• Providing energy storage

• Catalyzing chemical reactions

What is the monomer of nucleic acids?

• Amino acid

• Fatty acid

• Nucleotide

• Glucose

What is the polymer of nucleic acids?

• Polypeptide

• DNA and RNA

• Protein

• Lipid

Which of the following best describes the structure of a nucleotide?

• A sugar, phosphate group, and nitrogenous base

• A glycerol molecule and three fatty acids

• A chain of amino acids

• A single-ring sugar molecule

What is the main function of nucleic acids in the body?

• Building cellular structures

• Storing and transmitting genetic information

• Providing insulation

• Transporting oxygen

Which of the following bonds links the monomers of proteins?

• Hydrogen bonds

• Peptide bonds

• Phosphodiester bonds

• Glycosidic bonds

What type of bond connects the monomers of nucleic acids?

• Peptide bonds

• Phosphodiester bonds

• Hydrogen bonds

• Ionic bonds

Which of the following best summarizes the difference between the function of proteins and nucleic acids?

• Proteins store genetic information, while nucleic acids catalyze reactions.

• Proteins build and repair tissues, while nucleic acids store and transmit genetic information.

• Proteins transport oxygen, while nucleic acids provide insulation.

• Proteins provide energy, while nucleic acids protect against pathogens.