Biomolecules: Carbohydrates Quiz
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Biomolecules: Carbohydrates Quiz

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What elements are present in biomolecules?

Carbon, hydrogen, oxygen, nitrogen, phosphorus, and sulfur

Which biomolecule is classified based on the number of sugar units obtained upon hydrolysis?

Carbohydrates

What are the building blocks of proteins?

Amino acids

Which biomolecule plays structural and dynamic roles, acting as enzymes and antibodies?

<p>Proteins</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the two types of nucleic acids mentioned in the text?

<p>DNA and RNA</p> Signup and view all the answers

In layman's terms, what are carbohydrates acknowledged as?

<p>Sugars or substances that taste sweet</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main function of nucleic acids?

<p>Transfer of genetic information and protein synthesis</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the monomeric unit of nucleic acids composed of?

<p>Nitrogenous base, pentose sugar, and phosphate</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which organic substances are insoluble in water and soluble in organic solvents?

<p>Lipids</p> Signup and view all the answers

Lipids are utilized by living cells for?

<p>Energy storage</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a type of lipid mentioned in the text?

<p>Carbohydrates</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the Department of Science and Technology's 'Pingapinoy' healthy food plate guide recommend allocating the highest percentage of your plate to?

<p>Fruits and vegetables</p> Signup and view all the answers

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