Biochemistry and metabolism

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A-level Biology (F212) Quiz on Biochemistry and metabolism, created by Jordan(MF) on 23/03/2014.
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Question 1

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What are 2 roles of lipids?
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  • Structure
  • Membranes
  • Electrical insulation
  • Transport

Question 2

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Fibre is a carbohydrate.
Answer
  • True
  • False

Question 3

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Why is Fibre an essential nutrient?
Answer
  • It provides energy for metabolic reactions
  • It is used to build tissue
  • it is used a bulk for the intestinal muscles to push against

Question 4

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Vitamins and minerals are used to create enzymes.
Answer
  • True
  • False

Question 5

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Metabolism is...?
Answer
  • The number of catabolic reactions that take place in an organism
  • All the chemical reactions that take place in an organism
  • The rate at which all chemical reaction happen in an organism

Question 6

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Which of the following are the key biological molecules?
Answer
  • Vitamins and Minerals
  • Nucleic acids
  • Water
  • Fibre
  • Lipids
  • Phosphates

Question 7

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All biological molecules are carbon based.
Answer
  • True
  • False

Question 8

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Which is the most abundant biological molecule?
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  • Carbohydrates
  • Proteins
  • Nucleic Acids
  • None

Question 9

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What percentage of an organism is made up of Carbon, Hydrogen, Oxygen and Nitrogen?
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  • 76%
  • 87%
  • 99%

Question 10

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Lipids are used for both thermal and electrical insulation.
Answer
  • True
  • False
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