Introduction to Biochemistry: Comprehensive Learning Quizzes

Question 1

Which of the following amino acids plays a critical role in the proper folding of proteins?

Accepted Answer

Proline

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Glycine

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Serine

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Asparagine

Question 2

Which nitrogenous base is unique to DNA?

Accepted Answer

Thymine

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Adenine

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Uracil

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Guanine

Question 3

What is the process responsible for breaking down carbohydrates into energy?

Accepted Answer

Glycolysis

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Gluconeogenesis

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Photosynthesis

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Glycogenolysis

Question 4

Which of the following amino acids is classified as nonpolar?

Accepted Answer

Glycine

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Serine

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Aspartic acid

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Lysine

Question 5

Which of the following is NOT a function of proteins in biological systems?

Accepted Answer

Energy storage

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Catalytic activity

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Structural support

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Immune response

Question 6

Carbohydrates are known to perform various functions in living organisms. Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of carbohydrates?

Accepted Answer

Catalyze reactions

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Provide energy

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Store energy

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Act as structural components

Question 7

The primary structure of a protein is determined by which factor?

Accepted Answer

Sequence of amino acids

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Arrangement of hydrogen bonds

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Type of glycosylation

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Presence of prosthetic groups

Question 8

Which type of lipid is distinguished by having a polar head group and a nonpolar tail group?

Accepted Answer

Phospholipids

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Triglycerides

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Steroids

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Waxes

Question 9

The primary function of nucleic acids is to:

Accepted Answer

Store genetic information

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Catalyze chemical reactions

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Transport substances

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Provide energy

Question 10

What is the fundamental difference between a monomer and a polymer?

Accepted Answer

Polymers are formed by linking monomers

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Monomers are larger than polymers

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Monomers are found in living organisms

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Polymers are only found in non-living organisms

Question 11

Which of the following techniques is employed to separate proteins based on their size?

Accepted Answer

Electrophoresis

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Chromatography

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Spectrophotometry

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Mass spectrometry

Question 12

The central dogma of molecular biology elucidates which concept?

Accepted Answer

Genetic information transfer from DNA to RNA

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Protein synthesis dependence on DNA

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Lipid significance in cell function

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Carbohydrate necessity for energy production

Question 13

Which of the following reactions represents a catabolic process?

Accepted Answer

Glycolysis

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Hydrolysis of starch

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Condensation of amino acids

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Photosynthesis

Question 14

ATP plays a crucial role in biochemical reactions primarily as an:

Accepted Answer

Energy carrier

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Enzyme cofactor

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Hormone precursor

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Transport molecule

Question 15

Which of the following is NOT a major biological molecule?

Accepted Answer

Inorganic salts

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Carbohydrates

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Proteins

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Lipids

Question 16

The primary function of carbohydrates is to:

Accepted Answer

Provide energy and store energy reserves

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Build and repair tissues

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Help in digestion

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Transport oxygen throughout the body

Question 17

The hydrophobic nature of lipids is primarily attributed to their:

Accepted Answer

Nonpolar fatty acid tails

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Polar head groups

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Carbohydrate side chains

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Amino acid composition

Question 18

Which of the following nucleic acids is responsible for storing and transmitting genetic information?

Accepted Answer

Deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA)

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Ribonucleic acid (RNA)

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Transfer RNA (tRNA)

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MicroRNA (miRNA)

Question 19

The process by which carbohydrates are broken down to produce energy is known as:

Accepted Answer

Glycolysis

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Gluconeogenesis

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Lipogenesis

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Proteolysis

Question 20

Which of the following enzymes is primarily responsible for catalyzing the hydrolysis of peptide bonds in proteins?

Accepted Answer

Pepsin

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Amylase

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Lipase

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Nuclease

Question 21

Which of the following techniques is commonly used to separate and analyze proteins based on their size and charge?

Accepted Answer

Gel electrophoresis

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Chromatography

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Spectroscopy

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Mass spectrometry