Food Macromolecules and Chemical Properties Quiz

Test your knowledge on macromolecules and chemical properties in biochemistry. Questions on energy sources, amino acids, genetics, and more!

#1

Which macromolecule is the primary source of energy for living organisms?

Carbohydrates
Proteins
Lipids
Nucleic acids
#2

Which macromolecule consists of long chains of amino acids?

Carbohydrates
Proteins
Lipids
Nucleic acids
#3

Which amino acid is commonly known as the building block of proteins?

Glycine
Alanine
Valine
Leucine
#4

Which chemical element is found in all macromolecules?

Carbon
Nitrogen
Oxygen
Hydrogen
#5

Which macromolecule forms the structural framework of cells and tissues?

Carbohydrates
Proteins
Lipids
Nucleic acids
#6

Which macromolecule is primarily composed of carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen?

Carbohydrates
Proteins
Lipids
Nucleic acids
#7

Which macromolecule forms a protective barrier around cells and stores energy?

Carbohydrates
Proteins
Lipids
Nucleic acids
#8

Which chemical property of carbohydrates allows them to be easily broken down into glucose?

Hydrophobicity
Polysaccharide structure
Glycosidic bonds
Solubility in water
#9

Which type of lipid is a major component of cell membranes?

Triglycerides
Steroids
Phospholipids
Waxes
#10

Which process involves the breakdown of large molecules into smaller ones with the addition of water?

Hydrolysis
Dehydration synthesis
Denaturation
Polymerization
#11

Which macromolecule serves as the genetic material of cells?

Carbohydrates
Proteins
Lipids
Nucleic acids
#12

Which amino acid is responsible for the formation of disulfide bonds in proteins?

Cysteine
Methionine
Glycine
Serine
#13

Which amino acid is essential for the synthesis of neurotransmitters such as serotonin and dopamine?

Tryptophan
Histidine
Arginine
Tyrosine

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