16 Questions
What is the general formula of carbohydrates?
Cn(H2O)n
Which functional groups do carbohydrates commonly have?
C=O and -OH
Which molecule is the most common example of a carbohydrate?
Glucose
In addition to providing dietary calories, what other function do carbohydrates serve in the body?
Acting as a storage form of energy
What is the role of carbohydrates in determining different blood groups?
Determining the different blood groups
Apart from RNA and DNA structure, what else are the ribose sugars synthesized by carbohydrates used for?
Synthesis of coenzymes
Which macromolecule is responsible for shock absorption and thermal insulation?
Lipids
What is the main biological function of triglycerides?
Energy storage in adipocytes
What is the primary function of immunoglobulins?
Adaptive immunity
What is the main structural component of cartilage?
Chondroitin
Which macromolecule contains basic units called 'amino acids'?
Proteins
Which type of proteins act as chemical messengers transmitting signals from one cell to another?
Hormonal proteins
Which macromolecule provides 9 kcal of energy per gram?
Lipids
What type of proteins accelerate metabolic processes in cells?
Enzymatic proteins
What are glycoproteins embedded in cell membranes made of?
Proteins with sugars attached
'Eicosanoids' and 'prostaglandins' are formed from which macromolecule?
Lipids
Test your knowledge on the introduction to biochemistry, including the study of chemical processes in living organisms, structures, functions, and interactions of biological macromolecules.
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