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Biological Compounds Quiz

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  • Q1
    Which element is present in all organic compounds?
    Sulfur
    Potassium
    Nitrogen
    Carbon
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  • Q2
    Which formula represents an organic compound?
    H2O
    NH3
    C12H22O11
    O2
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  • Q3
    A polar molecule is a molecule with
    no kinetic energy.
    unequal sharing of electrons.
    random movement.
    the ability to resist changes in temperature.
    300s
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  • Q4
    Which organic molecule is correctly paired with its monomer?
    protein - amino acid
    nucleic acid - glycerol
    carbohydrate - fatty acid
    lipid - nucleotide
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  • Q5
    Butter and oil are examples of foods composed of
    carbohydrates.
    nucleic acids.
    proteins.
    lipids.
    300s
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  • Q6
    What are the basic structural units of a DNA molecule?
    lipids
    nucleotides
    amino acids
    glucose molecules
    300s
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  • Q7
    What is the function of carbohydrates?
    immunity
    provide quick energy
    long term energy storage
    carry genetic information
    300s
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  • Q8
    What is the function of lipids?
    long term energy storage
    carry genetic information
    provide quick energy
    structural support
    300s
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  • Q9
    What is the function of proteins?
    carry genetic information
    immunity
    insulation
    provide quick energy
    300s
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  • Q10
    What is the function of nucleic acids?
    serve as enzymes
    carry genetic information
    protection
    provide quick energy
    300s
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  • Q11
    Which is a function of proteins?
    growth and repair of tissues
    storing energy
    storing waste
    breaking chemical bonds
    300s
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  • Q12
    Which type of molecules have the primary function of providing an energy source for living things?
    carbohydrates
    amino acids
    proteins
    fats
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  • Q13
    Which organic compound is made up of nucleotides?
    carbohydrate
    lipid
    protein
    nucleic acid
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  • Q14
    Which type of molecule do whales use for energy storage and insulation?
    DNA
    glucose
    starch
    fat
    300s
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  • Q15
    What type of organic molecules are enzymes?
    nucleic acids
    carbohydrates
    lipids
    proteins
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  • Q16
    Which organic molecule is paired with its basic building block?
    carbohydrate : amino acids
    nucleic acid : nucleotides
    protein : fatty acids
    lipid : monosaccharides
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  • Q17
    Which is a function of lipids?
    to provide the body with insulation
    to supply cells with quick–release energy
    to regulate cell processes
    to store genetic information
    300s
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  • Q18
    Which organic molecule is paired with its function?
    lipids : to regulate metabolic processes
    carbohydrate : to provide quick–release energy
    nucleic acid : to store energy
    proteins : to provide insulation
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  • Q19
    Which organic molecules are used for long-term energy storage?
    nucleic acids
    proteins
    carbohydrates
    lipids
    300s
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  • Q20
    Which is an example of a lipid?
    starch
    fat
    hemoglobin
    glucose
    300s
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