Name__________________________ Period______Date______________
Name__________________________ Period______Date______________
Biochemistry Quiz
Biochemistry Quiz
1. Write the charge of each subatomic particle in the space provided.
Electron _____ Proton ______ Neutron______
1. Write the charge of each subatomic particle in the space provided.
Electron _____ Proton ______ Neutron______
Circle the correct term to complete the sentence.
Circle the correct term to complete the sentence.
2. Carbohydrates provide the body with quick burning (energy / water).
2. Carbohydrates provide the body with quick burning (energy / water).
3. A covalent bond between atoms involves the (borrowing / sharing) of an
electron.
3. A covalent bond between atoms involves the (borrowing / sharing) of an
electron.
4. An ionic bond between atoms involves the (disappearance / transfer) of
an electron.
4. An ionic bond between atoms involves the (disappearance / transfer) of
an electron.
Circle the correct answer choice.
Circle the correct answer choice.
5. Which of the following is not an example of a lipid?
a. animal fats b. cellulose c. butter d. steroids
5. Which of the following is not an example of a lipid?
a. animal fats b. cellulose c. butter d. steroids
6. A group of atoms, either alike or different, is called a _______________.
a. proton b. nucleus c. orbital d. molecule
6. A group of atoms, either alike or different, is called a _______________.
a. proton b. nucleus c. orbital d. molecule
7. Which of the following is not one of the four biomolecules?
a. lipid b. carbohydrate c. polymer
d. nucleic acid
7. Which of the following is not one of the four biomolecules?
a. lipid b. carbohydrate c. polymer
d. nucleic acid
Write the correct term(s) in the blank.
Write the correct term(s) in the blank.
8. What are the three (3) elements that are found in all of the organic
molecules important to life? _______________, ________________,
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8. What are the three (3) elements that are found in all of the organic
molecules important to life? _______________, ________________,
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9. A _______________ is a large molecule composed of repeating
individual molecules.
9. A _______________ is a large molecule composed of repeating
individual molecules.
10. The small individual molecules that connect to make a polymer are
called ________
10. The small individual molecules that connect to make a polymer are
called ________