44 Questions
What are the primary functions of carbohydrates?
Energy storage, structural roles, and energy provision through cellular respiration.
Which of the following is a type of disaccharide?
Sucrose
What is a characteristic of unsaturated fats?
They are liquid at room temperature.
Which of the following is not a function of lipids?
Protein synthesis
What is a primary component of cell walls in plants?
Cellulose
Which of the following is not a type of carbohydrate?
Tetrasaccharides
What is a characteristic of saturated fats?
They are typically solid at room temperature.
Which organic compound is primarily responsible for providing structural support in living organisms?
Proteins
Which organic compound is involved in translating genetic information into proteins?
RNA
Which chemical test results in a blue-black color, indicating the presence of an organic compound?
Starch test with iodine
Which class of organic compounds includes deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA)?
Nucleic acids
Which reagent is used to detect the presence of proteins?
Biuret
Which organic compound plays a role in enzyme catalysis?
Proteins
Which organic compound can be identified through a color change from blue to green, yellow, orange, or red in Benedict's and Fehling's tests?
Reducing sugars
Which type of protein is involved in immune protection?
Globular proteins
Which organic compound is primarily responsible for genetic information storage?
Nucleic acids
Which of the following is NOT a function of proteins?
Energy storage
Which chemical test is used to identify the presence of starch?
Iodine test
Which organic compound is involved in translating genetic information into proteins?
RNA
Which of the following is NOT a test used to identify proteins?
Benedict's test
Which organic compound can be fibrous or globular?
Proteins
Which of the following is NOT a function of nucleic acids?
Structural support
Which organic compound is primarily responsible for providing energy to living organisms?
Carbohydrates
What is the primary function of polysaccharides in living organisms?
Structural roles
Which of the following lipids is typically found in plants and is liquid at room temperature?
Unsaturated fats
Which of the following is a simple sugar classified as a monosaccharide?
Glucose
What makes lipids insoluble in water but soluble in organic solvents?
Polarity of molecules
Which type of organic compounds primarily provide energy storage in plants and animals?
Carbohydrates
What is the main difference between saturated and unsaturated fats?
Presence of double bonds
What is the primary function of nucleic acids in living organisms?
Storing and processing genetic information
Which type of organic compound is involved in enzyme catalysis?
Proteins
Which chemical test is typically used to identify the presence of lipids?
Ether test
What causes the blue-black color change in the starch test with iodine?
Presence of starch
Which organic compound is known for providing energy storage in living organisms?
Lipids
Which class of organic compounds plays a crucial role in translating genetic information into proteins?
Nucleic acids
What is the main difference between fibrous and globular proteins?
Fibrous proteins provide structural support, while globular proteins are involved in transport.
Which organic compound undergoes color changes in chemical tests for reducing sugars like Benedict's and Fehling's tests?
Carbohydrates
Which organic compound is a complex carbohydrate made up of multiple monosaccharide units and serves as a structural component in plant cell walls?
Cellulose
Which organic compound is a type of fat that is typically found in plants and is liquid at room temperature?
Unsaturated fats
Which organic compound is a simple sugar classified as a monosaccharide and is an essential component in cellular respiration?
Fructose
Which organic compound is a complex carbohydrate made up of multiple monosaccharide units and serves as a primary energy storage in animals?
Glycogen
Which organic compound is a type of lipid that is a structural component of cell membranes and is involved in the production of hormones?
Steroids
Which organic compound is a complex carbohydrate made up of multiple monosaccharide units and serves as a primary energy storage in plants?
Starch
Which organic compound is a type of lipid that is a structural component of cell membranes and provides insulation to the body?
Waxes
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