10 Questions
What is the primary function of steroids and sterols in the human body?
All of the above
What are amino acids known as?
All of the above
What type of bond connects the amino acids in a polypeptide chain?
Covalent bonds known as peptide bonds
What is the primary function of nucleic acids in the human body?
To carry the genetic blueprint of a cell
Which of the following is a characteristic of DNA?
It has a deoxyribose and phosphate backbone with four distinct bases: thymine, adenine, cytosine, and guanine
What are the four major classes of biomolecules?
Carbohydrates, lipids, proteins, and nucleic acids
What is the monomeric unit of a polysaccharide?
Monosaccharide
Which of the following biomolecules is not formed through polymerization?
Lipids
What is the primary function of triglycerides (fats) in the body?
Energy storage
Which part of a phospholipid molecule is hydrophilic?
Phosphate group
Test your understanding of biological macromolecules such as carbohydrates, lipids, proteins, nucleic acids, and carbon bonding. Explore the key components of cells and the importance of these molecules in living organisms.
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