Post on 16-Dec-2015
________ are the building blocks of _______________
A. Polymers, monomers B. Protein, amino acids C. Monomers, Polymers D. Polymers, Dimers
Which of the following is not a type of macromolecule found in the human body?
A. Protein B. Carbohydrates C. Calcium D. Nucleic Acids E. Lipids
BONUS QUESTION
Which of the following scientists studies animals?A. Botanist
B. Geologist C. Zoologist
D. Archeologist
Which of the following is the monomer of nucleic acids?
A. Fatty acids B. Amino acids C. Monosaccharides D. Nucleotides
Which of the following is the monomer for protein?
A. Amino acids B. Nucleic acids C. Monosaccharides D. Fatty Acids
If iodine turns black or purple in a solution, the solution must contain…
A. Simple carbohydrates B. Protein C. Lipids D. Complex carbohydrates
What food would be best to eat the night before a race?
A. Carbohydrates for energy B. Lipids for energy storage C. Protein for energy D. Nucleic acids
Which of the following is true about fats?
A. They contain unsaturated fats B. They are liquid at room temperature C. They are most likely to be found in animal
meat D. They are most likely to be from plant matter
Why do lipids not mix with water?
A. Part of the fat molecule is hydrophobic B. Lipids are soluble in water C. Water is lipophobic D. They don’t get along
What reagent was used to test for the presence of protein?
A. Biuret reagent B. Benedict’s reagent C. Iodine D. Sugar
What role do proteins play in the body?
A. Transport oxygen B. Aid in hair and nail growth C. Skin pigmentation D. Repair muscles E. Energy F. A through D are correct
If a dry food was placed on a paper towel and wet looking spots appeared, what might you assume is in the food?
A. Carbohydrates B. Starch C. Protein D. Lipids E. Nucleic Acids
What foods contain nucleic acids?
A. Any food that was once living B. Any food with protein C. Any food with lipids D. All foods
What type of monomer makes up a triglyceride?
A. Fatty acidB. Nucleic acidC. MonosaccharideD. Amino acid
What reagent is used to test for simple carbohydrates?
A. Biuret’s B. Benedict’s Solution C. Iodine D. Paper towel test