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Dive into the fascinating world of biomolecules, where the smallest units play the biggest roles in the grand tapestry of life. From the DNA that carries our genetic blueprint to the enzymes that speed up life’s chemical reactions, this quiz will challenge your understanding and appreciation of the molecular machinery that powers all living organisms. Let’s see how well you know the molecules that make life possible!
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Biomolecules Quiz
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1. Which of the following is a monosaccharide?
A monosaccharide is the simplest form of carbohydrates.

Biomolecules Quiz Questions Overview

1. Which of the following is a monosaccharide?

Sucrose
Glucose
Lactose
Maltose

2. What type of bond links amino acids together in a protein?

Ionic bond
Hydrogen bond
Peptide bond
Disulfide bond

3. Which biomolecule is primarily responsible for storing genetic information?

Proteins
Lipids
Carbohydrates
DNA

4. Which of the following is NOT a lipid?

Triglycerides
Phospholipids
Steroids
Glycogen

5. Which enzyme is responsible for breaking down starch into maltose?

Lipase
Amylase
Protease
Lactase

6. What is the primary function of hemoglobin in the blood?

Transporting oxygen
Clotting blood
Fighting infections
Digesting food

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

Adenine
Cytosine
Thymine
Uracil

8. Which molecule acts as the main energy currency in cells?

ATP
NADH
FADH2
GTP

9. What is the main structural component of plant cell walls?

Starch
Cellulose
Glycogen
Chitin

10. Which of the following vitamins is fat-soluble?

Vitamin C
Vitamin B12
Vitamin D
Vitamin B6

11. Which type of RNA carries the genetic code from DNA to the ribosome?

rRNA
tRNA
mRNA
siRNA

12. What is the main function of enzymes in biological reactions?

To slow down reactions
To provide energy for reactions
To increase the rate of reactions
To act as reactants

13. Which molecule is a common energy storage form in animals?

Starch
Cellulose
Glycogen
Chitin

14. Which of the following is a characteristic of unsaturated fats?

Solid at room temperature
Contain no double bonds
Contain one or more double bonds
Found mainly in animal products

15. Which of the following is a function of nucleic acids?

Energy storage
Catalyzing reactions
Storing genetic information
Structural support

16. What is the primary role of cholesterol in the body?

Energy storage
Hormone synthesis
Protein synthesis
DNA replication
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