Biochemistry Basics Quiz

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What is the general formula for carbohydrates?

  • C6H12O6
  • CO2
  • CH4O2
  • Cn(H2O)n (correct)

Which functional groups are commonly found in carbohydrates?

  • N and -SH
  • C-OH and -NH2
  • C=O and -OH (correct)
  • C=C and -OH

What is the most common example of a carbohydrate?

  • Fructose
  • Sucrose
  • Lactose
  • Glucose (correct)

Which of the following is NOT a biological function of carbohydrates?

<p>Serving as a primary source of vitamin D (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of carbohydrates in the building of RNA and DNA structure?

<p>Synthesis of ribose and deoxyribose sugars (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which type of molecule is chondroitin?

<p>Carbohydrate (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which biological function is NOT associated with lipids?

<p>Acceleration of metabolic processes (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which molecule acts as a chemical messenger for digestion cells?

<p>Eicosanoids (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are proteins composed of?

<p>Carbon, hydrogen, oxygen, and nitrogen (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which type of protein accelerates metabolic processes in cells?

<p>Enzymatic protein (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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