10 Questions
What is the ratio of carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen atoms in carbohydrates?
1:2:1
Which class of biomolecules is not a polymeric molecule?
Lipids
What are the building blocks of carbohydrates?
Sugars
What makes up around 50 percent of the cellular dry weight?
Proteins
What type of bond forms between amino acids to create a peptide bond?
Covalent bond
Which level of protein structure refers to the linear sequence of amino acids?
Primary
What is the main function of nucleic acid?
Transfer genetic information and synthesis of proteins
What are the monomeric units of nucleic acids composed of?
Nitrogenous base, pentose sugar, and phosphate
Which nitrogenous base found in DNA is replaced by uracil in RNA?
Thymine
What are enzymes primarily responsible for?
Acting as biological catalysts to speed up chemical reactions
Test your knowledge about the major classes of biomolecules, focusing on carbohydrates. Learn about the chemical definition, building blocks, and importance of carbohydrates in living organisms.
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