Biomolecules: Carbohydrates, Lipids, Nucleic Acids, Proteins Quiz

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What type of bond connects monosaccharides in carbohydrates?

  • Phosphodiester bond
  • Glycosidic bond (correct)
  • Peptide bond
  • Ester bond

Which biomolecule serves as an energy source and a structural component of cells?

  • Nucleic acids
  • Lipids
  • Carbohydrates (correct)
  • Proteins

What type of bond connects lipids?

  • Glycosidic bond
  • Peptide bond
  • Ester bond (correct)
  • Phosphodiester bond

What is the main function of nucleic acids?

<p>Storage of genetic code (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which type of bond connects nucleotides in DNA and RNA?

<p>Phosphodiester bond (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main function of proteins in living organisms?

<p>Structural support (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which biomolecule includes sugar and starches?

<p>Carbohydrates (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main function of lipids in living organisms?

<p>Energy source (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which type of lipids includes fats, oils, steroids, and phospholipids?

<p>Phospholipids (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of nucleic acids?

<p>Storage of genetic code (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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Study Notes

Carbohydrates

  • Glycosidic bonds connect monosaccharides in carbohydrates.
  • Biomolecules serve as energy sources and structural components of cells.

Lipids

  • Hydrogen bonds and van der Waals forces connect lipids.
  • The main function of lipids in living organisms is to provide energy, store energy, and maintain cell membrane structure.
  • Triglycerides are a type of lipid that includes fats, oils, steroids, and phospholipids.

Nucleic Acids

  • Hydrogen bonds connect nucleotides in DNA and RNA.
  • The primary function of nucleic acids is to store and transmit genetic information.

Proteins

  • The main function of proteins in living organisms is to provide structure, regulate metabolism, and respond to stimuli.

Biomolecules

  • Carbohydrates include sugar and starches.

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