10 Questions
What is the chemical definition of Carbohydrates?
Molecules that produce hydroxy aldehydes or ketones on hydrolysis
What is the major function of Carbohydrates in living organisms?
Energy production
Which class of biomolecules makes up around 50% of the cellular dry weight?
Proteins
What is the chemical nature of proteins?
Polymers of amino acids
Which component is considered an important structural fiber for plants?
Cellulose
What is the main function of nucleic acids?
Transfer genetic information
Which protein allows movement by contraction of muscles?
Myosin
What is the structural classification of proteins based on the folding complexity of a polypeptide chain?
Primary, secondary, tertiary, and quaternary
Which of the following is a major nitrogenous base found in DNA?
Adenine
What is the primary characteristic that distinguishes lipids from other biomolecules?
Insolubility in water
Test your knowledge about the essential organic molecules involved in the maintenance and metabolic processes of living organisms. Learn about the different classes of biomolecules such as carbohydrates, proteins, nucleic acids, and lipids.
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