15 Questions
What are the four major biomolecules in biochemistry?
Carbohydrates, proteins, nucleic acids, lipids
What are the two types of isomerism associated with monosaccharides?
Structural isomerism, stereoisomerism
What is the primary function of proteins in biological systems?
Involved in every facet of life, including cell structure and enzyme catalysis
What is the most abundant biomolecule on earth?
Carbohydrates
What elements make up carbohydrates?
C, H, and O
What are the four major biomolecules introduced in the text?
Carbohydrates, proteins, nucleic acids, lipids
What is the most abundant biomolecule on earth?
Carbohydrates
What are the two types of isomerism mentioned in relation to monosaccharides?
Aldoses & ketoses
What is the primary function of proteins as discussed in the text?
Involved in every facet of life
What is the primary function of nucleic acids as mentioned in the text?
To make proteins
Carbohydrates are made up of carbon, hydrogen, and nitrogen.
False
Monosaccharides can exist as aldoses and ketoses.
True
Fats, oils, and waxes are examples of nucleic acids.
False
Proteins are not involved in cell structure or enzyme catalysis.
False
Nucleic acids are responsible for genetic information and to make proteins.
True
Test your knowledge of biochemistry with this quiz covering the definition of biochemistry, the four major biomolecules, monosaccharides nomenclature, Fischer and Haworth structures, isomerism, and functions. This quiz is based on Chapter 11.6-11.7 of the Denniston 7th Edition textbook.
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