C Level Biology Exam

Question 1

List the two major functions of proteins

Answer 1

Enzyme/biological catalysts

Question 2

List the two major functions of nucleic acids

Answer 2

Information Storage and information transfer

Question 3

List the two main types of nucleic acid’s and give their specific functions

Answer 3

DNA-Storage molecule of the genetic recipe

RNA-multiple functions in protein synthesis

Question 4

List at least three types of lipids

Answer 4

Phospholipids, fat-soluble vitamins, and triglycerides

Question 5

List the two major functions of carbohydrates

Answer 5

Short term energy storage, major structural component in cell walls

Question 6

List the two major functions of lipids

Answer 6

• long-term energy (fat) storage

* major structural component in the cell membrane