1 Biological Molecules Provincial

Biological Molecules 1
Biological Molecules
1.
The molecule above would be part of what type of biological molecule?

2. The diagram shows a
molecule that is found in
the a) liver b) blood c)
pancreas d) gall bladder
3.
4. Which of the following structures represents ATP?

5.
The diagram illustrates a step in the

A. hydrolysis of a protein. B. synthesis of an enzyme.
C. production of nucleic acid. D. conversion of glucose molecules to starch.
Compared to saturated fats, unsaturated fats contain less

A. oxygen. B. glycerol. C. hydrogen. D. fatty acids.
6. Which of the molecules is a building block or
monomer of RNA?
7. a) Identify the molecule to the right. (1 mark)

b) What is the general term given to polymers formed from this
molecule? (1 mark)
c) List two biological functions of these polymers. (2 marks)
8.
The chemical bond that will form between the molecules in the
diagram is a(n)
a) ionic bond b) peptide bond
c) covalent bond d) hydrogen bond
9. For each of the following molecules, give one function and describe a characteristic of the
molecule that aids this function. (4 marks: 2 marks each)
a) ATP
b) Phospholipid
10. Draw a generalized amino acid and label the amine, acid (carboxyl) and R groups. (4 marks)
(You may use a pencil for your drawing.)
11.
a) Which of the above is a product of the
complete hydrolysis of cellulose?
12. In the human body, steroid molecules can act as

A. buffers. B. vacuoles. C. hormones. D. coenzymes.
13. The diagram above represents which level of protein structure?
A. Tertiary. B. Primary. C. Secondary. D. Quaternary.
14. This diagram indicates which level(s) of structure?

A. Only primary.
B. Primary and secondary.
C. Primary, secondary and tertiary.
D. Primary, secondary, tertiary and quaternary.
15. a) Which of the following molecules

would not be produced by the hydrolysis
of an enzyme?
b) The main difference between

cellulose and starch molecules is
A. the type of linkage between glucose
subunits.
B. that only cellulose contains ribose
building blocks.
C. that only starch is made from glucose
building blocks.
D. the type of monosaccharide used to
form these polymers.
16. a) Organisms maintain pH at a constant level through the use of

A. salts. B. water. C. buffers. D. carbohydrates.
b) An unsaturated fat could be changed into a saturated fat if

A. peptide bonds were broken. B. hydrogen atoms were added.
C. glycerol molecules were added. D. fatty acid chains were shortened.
c) Which of the following describes hydrolysis?

A. Taking up excess hydroxide ions.
B. Making a polymer by removing water.
C. Making water by combining an acid and a base.
D. Adding water to break a polymer into unit molecules.
d) The major component of a plant cell wall is a product formed from the dehydration synthesis of
A. fatty acids. B. nucleotides. C. amino acids. D. monosaccharides.
e) A radioactive element is sometimes used to trace the pathway of chemical reactions in the cell. If
newly synthesized proteins are radioactive, the radioactive element used could be
A. sodium. B. chlorine. C. nitrogen. D. potassium.
17. a) An example of a specific process that occurs from a to c in
the diagram would be:
A. amino acids form a protein.
B. glycerol is formed from fats.
C. nucleotides are formed from nucleic acids.
D. egg white coagulates when acid is added to it.
An example of a specific process that occurs in a manner

similar to c a in the diagram is
A. dipeptides forming into polypeptides.
B. nucleotides joining together to form DNA.
C. glycerol and fatty acids forming a neutral fat.
D. glycogen molecules being converted into glucose molecules.
18. Complete the following table using your knowledge of biological molecules.
(4 marks: 1/2 mark each box)
19. Name four phosphate-containing organic molecules found in human cells. (4 marks)
20. Explain how homeostasis is involved in regulating temperature when the body becomes too hot as a
result of heavy exertion. Your explanation should include a discussion of regulating mechanisms, body
responses and the role of a negative feedback. (8 marks)

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Biological Molecules 1

The molecule above would be part of what type of biological molecule?

4. Which of the following structures represents ATP?

The diagram illustrates a step in the

Compared to saturated fats, unsaturated fats contain less

7. a) Identify the molecule to the right. (1 mark)

12. In the human body, steroid molecules can act as

14. This diagram indicates which level(s) of structure?

15. a) Which of the following molecules

b) The main difference between

16. a) Organisms maintain pH at a constant level through the use of

b) An unsaturated fat could be changed into a saturated fat if

c) Which of the following describes hydrolysis?

An example of a specific process that occurs in a manner

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