Fundamentals of Biological Molecules and Systems Quiz

Test your knowledge with 19 questions on macromolecules, cells, DNA, proteins, and more. Dive into the world of biochemistry!

#1

Which of the following is not a macromolecule?

Lipid
Protein
Water
Nucleic Acid
#2

What is the primary function of carbohydrates in living organisms?

Energy storage and structural support
Enzyme catalysis
Cell communication
Genetic information storage
#3

Which of the following organelles is responsible for ATP production in eukaryotic cells?

Nucleus
Golgi apparatus
Mitochondria
Endoplasmic reticulum
#4

What is the name of the process by which cells engulf large particles by extending pseudopods around them?

Phagocytosis
Pinocytosis
Exocytosis
Endocytosis
#5

What is the name of the process by which mRNA is converted into a sequence of amino acids?

Translation
Transcription
Replication
Reverse transcription
#6

Which of the following is a polysaccharide used for energy storage in animals?

Cellulose
Starch
Glycogen
Chitin
#7

Which of the following is the building block of nucleic acids?

Amino acid
Monosaccharide
Nucleotide
Fatty acid
#8

Which of the following is a characteristic of prokaryotic cells?

They lack a nucleus
They have membrane-bound organelles
They are larger than eukaryotic cells
They are found only in plants
#9

What is the main function of DNA?

Protein synthesis
Energy production
Storage and transmission of genetic information
Cellular respiration
#10

Which of the following is a function of the smooth endoplasmic reticulum?

Protein synthesis
Lipid synthesis
Detoxification
ATP production
#11

What is the name of the enzyme responsible for unwinding DNA during replication?

DNA ligase
DNA polymerase
DNA helicase
RNA polymerase
#12

What is the main function of the Golgi apparatus?

Protein synthesis
Lipid synthesis
Packaging and modification of proteins
Detoxification
#13

Which of the following is a nucleotide found in RNA but not in DNA?

Adenine
Guanine
Thymine
Uracil
#14

Which of the following is the correct order of phases in the cell cycle?

G1, S, G2, M
G1, G2, S, M
S, G1, M, G2
M, G1, S, G2
#15

Which of the following is not a component of an amino acid?

Carboxyl group
Amino group
Phosphate group
Side chain
#16

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

Catalyzing biochemical reactions
Transporting molecules across membranes
Storing genetic information
Providing structural support
#17

What is the name of the structure that forms when a protein's shape is altered, usually due to extreme conditions?

Denaturation
Hydrolysis
Polymerization
Isomerization
#18

Which of the following is a characteristic feature of eukaryotic cells but not prokaryotic cells?

Presence of cell wall
Presence of membrane-bound organelles
Presence of ribosomes
Presence of plasma membrane
#19

Which of the following organelles contains its own DNA and ribosomes?

Golgi apparatus
Endoplasmic reticulum
Nucleus
Mitochondria

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