Science, Tech, Math › Science Amino Acids Quiz Test Your Knowledge of the Amino Acids Take this chemistry quiz to test your understanding of amino acids, including their names, symbols, structures, and properties. Agence Photographique BSIP / Getty Images Science Chemistry Basics Chemical Laws Molecules Periodic Table Projects & Experiments Scientific Method Biochemistry Physical Chemistry Medical Chemistry Chemistry In Everyday Life Famous Chemists Activities for Kids Abbreviations & Acronyms Biology Physics Geology Astronomy Weather & Climate By Anne Marie Helmenstine, Ph.D. Anne Marie Helmenstine, Ph.D. Chemistry Expert Ph.D., Biomedical Sciences, University of Tennessee at Knoxville B.A., Physics and Mathematics, Hastings College Dr. Helmenstine holds a Ph.D. in biomedical sciences and is a science writer, educator, and consultant. She has taught science courses at the high school, college, and graduate levels. Learn about our Editorial Process Updated on March 06, 2017 1. Amino acids are the building blocks of: lipids and fats proteins and polypeptides carbohydrates nucleic acids Correct Wrong 2. There are four parts to each amino acid. A carbon atom is bonded to a hydrogen atom, functional group, hydroxy and amino group. imino group and carboxyl group. amino group and carboxyl group. Correct Wrong 3. How many common amino acids are there that are derived from proteins? 10 18 20 22 Correct Wrong 4. One common method to group amino acids is by side chains. Which is not a category of amino acid side chain? charged side chain polar, uncharged side chain nonpolar side chain methoxy side chain Correct Wrong 5. Amino acids often are abbreviated. Sometimes a one-letter abbreviation is used, but they are also abbreviated by: 2 letters 3 letters 4 letters 5 letters Correct Wrong 6. The three-letter abbreviation for the amino acid asparagine is: arg asp asn agn Correct Wrong 7. The smallest amino acid is: cysteine proline methionine glycine Correct Wrong 8. Which of the following amino acids is polar? glutamine glycine valine alanine Correct Wrong 9. Essential amino acids are: amino acids that are essential to make other amino acids. amino acids the body can't make, so they must be obtained from the diet. any amino acids your body needs in order to function. amino acids that are found in all organisms. Next Question >> Correct Wrong 10. Which amino acids could form an ionic bond? glutamic acid and valine lysine and aspartic acid proline and glycine glutamine and arginine Correct Wrong Amino Acids Quiz You got: % Correct. You Need to Review the Amino Acids nicolas_ / Getty Images You missed some questions, but you can master the amino acids. You might want to review their names and structures. Another area you might want to learn more about is the chemistry of proteins. Ready to try another quiz? See how much you know about cellular respiration or take a quiz just for fun and see what element you are. Share Your Results Amino Acids Quiz You got: % Correct. You're an Amino Acids Ace nicolas_ / Getty Images Great job! You did well on this quiz, so you're off to an excellent start with the biochemistry of amino acids. If you're unsure of yourself, you can review the names, structures, abbreviation, and side chains. Are you ready to try another chemistry quiz? See how much you know about DNA. Share Your Results