Biomolecules Quiz

What are the four major types of biomolecules?

• Carbohydrates, Vitamins, Minerals, Proteins

• Carbohydrates, Sugars, Fats, Water

• Carbohydrates, Lipids, Nucleic Acids, Proteins

• Fats, Sugars, Proteins, Water

Which of the following is a function of carbohydrates?

• Transport oxygen

• Store energy

• Protect against diseases

• Insulate the body

What is the main characteristic of lipids?

• They are always solid at room temperature

• They are made only of carbon

• They are polar and soluble in water

• They are nonpolar and insoluble in water

Which type of carbohydrate consists of one sugar molecule?

• Monosaccharides

• Polysaccharides

• Oligosaccharides

• Disaccharides

What are good lipids known to do?

• Activate genes that can burn calories

• Increase the risk of heart disease

• Cause weight gain

• Lower metabolism

Which of the following is NOT a type of carbohydrate?

• Monosaccharides

• Disaccharides

• Polysaccharides

• Triglycerides

What is the primary role of nucleic acids?

• Energy storage

• Information storage

• Structural support

• Cellular metabolism

Which of the following foods is a source of good lipids?

• White bread

• Butter

• Olive oil

• Sugar-sweetened beverages

What is the main component of carbohydrates?

• Carbon, Hydrogen, and Nitrogen

• Carbon, Hydrogen, and Oxygen

• Carbon, Oxygen, and Nitrogen

• Hydrogen, Oxygen, and Nitrogen

Which of the following is a characteristic of polysaccharides?

• They are soluble in water

• They are always sweet

• They are made of more than ten sugar molecules

• They consist of two sugar molecules