Biomolecules and Enzymes Quiz

What is the primary function of carbohydrates?

• Long term energy

• Quick source of energy

• Builds hair, skin, muscles

• Holds genetic information

Which biomolecule is responsible for building hair, skin, and muscles?

• Carbohydrates

• Lipids

• Protein

• Nucleic Acid

Which elements are found in nucleic acids?

• CHO

• CHON

• CHONP

• CH

Which of the following is a function of lipids?

• Quick source of energy

• Insulation

• Builds hair, skin, muscles

• Holds genetic information

Which of the following is an example of a carbohydrate?

• Fat

• Enzymes

• Starch

• DNA/RNA

What is the role of enzymes in reactions?

• Slow down reactions

• Lower the activation energy

• Break apart molecules

• Work at the same pH and temperature

True or False: The shape of the active site does not need to match the substrate.

• True

• False

True or False: At a pH of 10, Enzyme 1 has an activity level of 0%.

• True

• False

True or False: Neither Enzyme 1 nor 2 ever reach 100% activity level.

• True

• False

True or False: Both Enzyme 1 & 2 work at a 50% activity level at a pH of 4.

• True

• False