General Biochemistry MCQs

General Biochemistry MCQs

Answer these General Biochemistry MCQs and see how sharp is your knowledge of General Biochemistry.
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1: Myoglobin and a single chain of hemoglobin have similar ______ structures.

A.   Primary

B.   Secondary

C.   Tertiary

D.   Quaternary

E.   None of the above

2: What is the primary function of enzymes in biological systems?

A.   To provide structural support to cells

B.   To store and transfer genetic information

C.   To regulate gene expression

D.   To catalyze chemical reactions

3: What is the basic unit of DNA called?

A.   Nucleotide

B.   Amino acid

C.   Polypeptide

D.   Lipid bilayer

4: Which of the following is NOT a macromolecule found in living organisms?

A.   Carbohydrate

B.   Lipid

C.   Nucleic acid

D.   Vitamin

5: What is the role of ATP in cellular metabolism?

A.   To build structural components of cells

B.   To store and transfer energy

C.   To regulate gene expression

D.   To transport molecules across cell membranes

6: What is the pH scale used to measure?

A.   The concentration of carbon dioxide in a solution

B.   The concentration of hydrogen ions in a solution

C.   The concentration of electrons in a solution

D.   The concentration of oxygen in a solution

7: What is the main function of carbohydrates in living organisms?

A.   To provide energy and structural support

B.   To regulate gene expression

C.   To catalyze chemical reactions

D.   To store and transfer genetic information

8: What is the process by which proteins lose their structure and function due to heat, pH, or other environmental factors?

A.   Polymerization

B.   Transcription

C.   Denaturation

D.   Translation

9: What is the central dogma of molecular biology?

A.   DNA is transcribed into RNA, which is translated into proteins

B.   Proteins are transcribed into RNA, which is translated into DNA

C.   DNA is replicated during cell division

D.   RNA is reverse transcribed into DNA

10: What is the function of lipids in cells?

A.   To catalyze chemical reactions

B.   To provide energy storage, insulation, and protection

C.   To store and transfer genetic information

D.   To build structural components of cells

11: What is the building block of proteins?

A.   Monosaccharide

B.   Nucleotide

C.   Fatty acid

D.   Amino acid