Carbon and Macromolecules Quiz

Test your knowledge on organic molecules, enzymes, DNA, proteins, and more. Explore the world of biochemistry with this quiz!

#1

Which element is the primary building block of organic molecules?

Hydrogen
Oxygen
Carbon
Nitrogen
#2

Which type of macromolecule is primarily responsible for energy storage in living organisms?

Proteins
Carbohydrates
Lipids
Nucleic acids
#3

Which of the following macromolecules is a polymer of nucleotides?

Protein
Carbohydrate
Lipid
Nucleic acid
#4

Which of the following is not a function of lipids in living organisms?

Energy storage
Cellular structure
Hormone production
Insulation
#5

Which of the following is a characteristic feature of saturated fatty acids?

They contain double bonds between carbon atoms.
They are typically liquid at room temperature.
They have a straight chain structure.
They are found primarily in plant oils.
#6

Which of the following is a function of RNA?

Storing genetic information
Providing structural support
Acting as an enzyme
Transferring genetic information from DNA to ribosomes
#7

What is the main function of enzymes in biological systems?

Transporting molecules
Storing genetic information
Speeding up chemical reactions
Providing structural support
#8

Which of the following is not a type of carbohydrate?

Glucose
Starch
Cholesterol
Cellulose
#9

What is the monomer unit of proteins?

Nucleotide
Amino acid
Monosaccharide
Fatty acid
#10

Which of the following is a polysaccharide?

Glucose
Sucrose
Starch
Fructose
#11

Which of the following is a structural carbohydrate found in the cell walls of plants?

Glucose
Fructose
Cellulose
Glycogen
#12

What is the primary function of ATP (adenosine triphosphate) in cells?

Energy storage
Storing genetic information
Providing structural support
Facilitating enzyme reactions
#13

What is the primary structure of proteins determined by?

The sequence of amino acids
The arrangement of secondary structures
The interaction between different polypeptide chains
The presence of disulfide bonds
#14

What is the primary function of DNA in cells?

Energy storage
Catalyzing chemical reactions
Storing genetic information
Providing structural support
#15

Which of the following is not a type of protein structure?

Primary
Secondary
Tertiary
Quaternary
#16

Which of the following is not a component of a nucleotide?

Phosphate group
Deoxyribose sugar
Nitrogenous base
Amino group
#17

Which of the following is a function of nucleic acids in living organisms?

Energy storage
Catalyzing chemical reactions
Storing and transmitting genetic information
Providing structural support

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