Biomolecules and Polymers - Question Bank
1. Which of the following is NOT a polymer?
2. What is the basic repeating unit of polyethylene, a common synthetic polymer?
3. A molecule that is a polymer of glucose, used for energy storage in animals, is:
4. The genetic code is stored in which type of biomolecule?
5. Which biomolecule class includes hormones like estrogen and testosterone?
6. Water-soluble vitamins are also known as:
7. The bond that links fatty acids to glycerol in a triglyceride is a(n):
8. A polypeptide chain folding into a specific three-dimensional shape is referred to as its:
9. Which of the following is a polysaccharide used for structural purposes in fungi and arthropods?
10. What is the primary function of ATP (Adenosine Triphosphate) in cells?
11. The process of joining monomers to form a polymer is typically achieved through:
12. Which base pairing is correct in DNA?
13. The 'fluid mosaic model' describes the structure of:
14. A triglyceride molecule consists of one molecule of glycerol and:
15. Which element is crucial for the structure of proteins and is found in the amino acid cysteine?
16. Denaturation of a protein involves the disruption of its:
17. The characteristic 'wavy' or 'folded' structure of proteins, like beta-pleated sheets, is an example of:
18. Which of the following is a disaccharide?
19. A polymer is a large molecule composed of repeating structural units called:
20. The sequence of nucleotides in a gene determines the sequence of:
21. What is the main function of glycogen in animals?
22. The process of breaking down large molecules into smaller ones is called:
23. Which type of lipid is characterized by a four-ring structure?
24. A substance that binds to an enzyme and decreases its activity is called a(n):
25. The active site of an enzyme is where:
26. What is the role of enzymes in biological systems?
27. Enzymes are primarily which type of biomolecule?
28. Vitamin C is also known as:
29. Which of the following is a fat-soluble vitamin?
30. Vitamins are organic compounds that are essential in small quantities for normal metabolism. They are classified as:
31. What is the primary role of nucleic acids in cells?
32. Which nitrogenous base is found in DNA but not in RNA?
33. RNA (Ribonucleic acid) typically exists as a:
34. DNA (Deoxyribonucleic acid) contains which sugar?
35. Which component is NOT part of a nucleotide?
36. Nucleic acids are polymers composed of monomers called:
37. Cholesterol is a type of:
38. A saturated fatty acid has:
39. Fats and oils are typically composed of glycerol and:
40. Which type of lipid forms the basic structure of cell membranes?
41. Lipids are a diverse group of molecules characterized by their:
42. Which of the following is NOT a function of proteins?
43. Alpha-helices and beta-pleated sheets are examples of which level of protein structure?
44. The sequence of amino acids in a protein is known as its:
45. What type of bond connects amino acids in a protein chain?
46. Proteins are polymers made up of which type of monomer?
47. What is the main structural component of plant cell walls?
48. Which polysaccharide serves as the primary energy storage molecule in plants?
49. What type of bond links monosaccharides together to form polysaccharides?
50. Which of the following is a monosaccharide?