BioChem Quiz

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What is the monomer for lipids?

Fatty Acid

What is the monomer for proteins?

Amino Acid

Cells and organelles are made of biomolecules.

True

Which of the following is not a bioorganic salt?

Pb (Lead)

A metabolic pathway is a series of metabolic reactions.

True

Metabolic reactions are catalyzed by enzymes

True

Biomolecules that are inside a living system do not follow the physical and chemical laws of the universe.

False

What are the two functional groups that are found in an amino acid?

Amine and Carboxylic Acid

Biochemistry aims to explore how lifeless molecule could form life and facilitate continuity of life.

True

Which of the following refers to the breaking down of biomolecules?

Catabolism

What are the two notable breakthroughs of biochemistry?

Discovery of enzymes as reaction catalysts and DNA as a genetic information carrier

Which of the following refers to the building up of biomolecules?

Anabolism

Which of the following is not an enzyme?

Chitin

What is the monomer for DNA and RNA?

Nucleic Acid

Which of the following best describes a fatty acid?

It has long carbon chains

Which of the following protein molecules is involved in the immune system?

Immunoglobulin

Which of the following is a good source of healthy fats?

Avocado

Which of the following sugars is used for nucleotides?

Ribose and Deoxyribose

Which of the following is not a function of carbohydrates in the body?

Regulating body temperature

What is the primary function of hemoglobin in the human body?

Transporting oxygen

Which of the following proteins is used for control and regulation of blood?

Insulin

Which of the following biomolecules contains a phosphate group?

Nucleotides

What characteristic or property of lipid prevents it from mixing with water?

Hydrophobic

Which type of biomolecule does ATP belong to?

Nucleotide

Type of carbohydrate in milk.

Galactose

What protein is responsible for muscle contraction?

Myosin

What linkage is used to link deoxyribonucleotides and ribonucleotides?

Phosphodiester Bond

Process of breaking down carbohydrates into smaller molecules in the digestive system.

Digestion

What is the function of lipid?

Insulation

Which of the following is not a source of carbohydrate?

Meat

Which of the following functional group is present among acidic amino acids?

Carboxylic Acid

Which of the following parts of the amino acid proves its identity?

Side Chain

Which of the following peptide is responsible for prevention of urination at night?

Vasopressin

Which of the following are the functional groups needed to form an amino acid?

Carboxylic Acid and Amine

Which of the following functional group is present among aromatic amino acids?

Phenyl

Which of the following amino acids are able to have an absorbance at 280 nm?

Tyrosine and Tryptophan

Which of the following amino acids is a sulfur-containing amino acid?

Methionine

What is called the form of amino acid at pH 7, wherein it has dipolar property?

Zwitterion

What is the name of the bond found on the amino acid chain?

Peptide Bond

Which of the following peptides is involved in regulating the glucose level in the blood?

Insulin