Biology and Biochemistry Quiz

Which of the following is a function of carbohydrates in living organisms?

• Store genetic information

• Speed up chemical reactions

• Provide energy

• Carry oxygen in blood

Lipids are primarily used by the body for:

• Immediate energy

• Enzyme function

• Long-term energy storage

• Genetic coding

Which of the following is made up of amino acids?

• DNA

• Protein

• Carbohydrates

• Lipids

Which macromolecule contains the instructions for building proteins?

• Lipids

• Proteins

• Nucleic acids

• Carbohydrates

Which element is found in all organic macromolecules?

• Calcium

• Carbon

• Chlorine

• Copper

What are the monomers of carbohydrates?

• Fatty acids

• Amino acids

• Monosaccharides

• Nucleotides

Which of the following is a function of proteins?

• Insulation

• Enzyme catalysis

• Storing hereditary information

• Forming cell membranes

Which macromolecule is most important for forming cell membranes?

• Proteins

• Lipids

• Nucleic acids

• Carbohydrates

DNA and RNA are types of:

• Lipids

• Proteins

• Nucleic acids

• Carbohydrates

What macromolecule is responsible for speeding up chemical reactions?

• Carbohydrate

• Protein

• Lipid

• Nucleic acid