Biological Molecules (Cambridge (CIE) O Level Biology): Exam Questions

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Which row shows the three main elements from the Period Table that are present in most molecules in living organisms?

A

carbon

oxygen

nitrogen

B

hydrogen

carbon

oxygen

C

oxygen

sulfur

carbon

D

hydrogen

carbon

nitrogen

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    The drawing shows a food test being carried out in a laboratory.

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    Which food test is being shown and which food group is being tested for?

    • Biuret test for proteins

    • DCPIP test for Vitamin C

    • Benedict's test for reducing sugars

    • Emulsion test for fats

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    Which row represents the three main constituents of a DNA nucleotide?

    A

     bases

     phosphate

     nucleus

    B

     deoxyribose sugar

     nucleus

     chromosome

    C

     bases

     deoxyribose sugar

     phosphate

    D

     phosphate

     chromosome

     bases

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      Large biological molecules are made from smaller molecules. 

      Which row shows the correct molecules?

       

      starch 

      protein

      lipid

      DNA

      A

      fatty acids and glycerol

      nucleotides

      glucose

      amino acids

      B

      glucose

      fatty acids and glycerol

      nucleotides

      amino acids

      C

      nucleotides

      amino acids

      fatty acids and glycerol

      glucose

      D

      glucose

      amino acids

      fatty acids and glycerol

      nucleotides

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        The table below shows the elements and basic units used by cells to make large biological molecules. 

         

        basic units

        elements

        large molecule

        A

        amino acid

        carbon, hydrogen, oxygen, nitrogen

        protein

        B

        glycerol

        carbon, hydrogen, oxygen, nitrogen

        fats

        C

        glycerol

        carbon, hydrogen, nitrogen

        fats

        D

        amino acid

        carbon, hydrogen, oxygen

        DNA

        Which row of the table is correct?

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