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CIE iGCSE Co-Ordinated Science B4. Biological molecules Exam Style Questions Paper 2

CIE iGCSE Co-Ordinated Science B4. Biological molecules Exam Style Questions Paper 2

Question

Which large molecule is made from many smaller glucose molecules?
(A) amino acid
(B) glycerol
(C) glycogen
(D) protein

▶️Answer/Explanation

Ans: C

Question

Which biological molecule contains the elements carbon, hydrogen, nitrogen and oxygen?
(A) carbohydrate
(B) fat
(C) oil
(D) protein

▶️Answer/Explanation

Ans: D

Question

A sample of food is tested for reducing sugars by adding Benedict’s solution and heating. What indicates that reducing sugars are present?

(A) a blue-black colour
(B) a brick-red precipitate
(C) a purple colour
(D) a white emulsion

▶️Answer/Explanation

Ans : B 

Question

Analysis of a large food molecule shows that it contains the elements carbon, hydrogen and oxygen only.

Which food groups could this molecule be from?
(A) carbohydrates and fats only
(B) carbohydrates and proteins only
(C) fats and proteins only
(D) carbohydrates, fats and proteins

▶️Answer/Explanation

Ans: A

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