Biological Molecules and Their Structures Quiz

Explore the structures and functions of biological molecules with this quiz. Test yourself on monosaccharides, lipids, proteins, nucleic acids, and more.

#1

Which of the following is a monosaccharide?

Sucrose
Glucose
Cellulose
Starch
#2

What is the primary function of lipids in biological systems?

Energy storage
Structural support
Catalyzing chemical reactions
Transporting oxygen
#3

Which of the following carbohydrates is a polysaccharide?

Glucose
Fructose
Sucrose
Glycogen
#4

What is the structure of a nucleotide?

Phosphate group + nitrogenous base
Carboxyl group + amino group
Glucose + fructose
Glycerol + fatty acids
#5

Which of the following is a disaccharide?

Glucose
Fructose
Sucrose
Glycogen
#6

Which of the following is a function of proteins?

Energy storage
Regulating body temperature
Transporting gases
Catalyzing biochemical reactions
#7

Which level of protein structure involves interactions between side chains of amino acids?

Primary
Secondary
Tertiary
Quaternary
#8

Which of the following is not a type of lipid?

Triglyceride
Steroid
Glycogen
Phospholipid
#9

What is the primary structure of a protein?

Sequence of amino acids
Coiling and folding
Interactions between side chains
Assembly of multiple polypeptide chains
#10

Which of the following is a function of carbohydrates?

Energy storage
Acting as enzymes
Providing insulation
Facilitating cell communication
#11

Which of the following nucleic acids carries instructions for protein synthesis?

RNA
DNA
ATP
GTP
#12

Which of the following is a purine nitrogenous base found in DNA?

Thymine
Uracil
Cytosine
Adenine
#13

Which of the following nitrogenous bases is found in RNA but not in DNA?

Adenine
Thymine
Cytosine
Uracil
#14

What is the quaternary structure of a protein?

Sequence of amino acids
Coiling and folding
Interactions between side chains
Assembly of multiple polypeptide chains
#15

Which of the following is a function of phospholipids?

Energy storage
Catalyzing chemical reactions
Providing structural support
Forming cell membranes

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