Macromolecules Review
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Biology
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9th Grade
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1.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What macromolecule stores hereditary information?
Back
Nucleic acids
Answer explanation
Nucleic acids, DNA and RNA are responsible for storing the cell's hereditary information.
Tags
HS-LS1-6
2.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Which element is found in proteins but not in carbohydrates or lipids? Options: Oxygen, Nitrogen, Hydrogen, Carbon
Back
Nitrogen
Answer explanation
Carbohydrates: CHO
Lipids: CHO
Proteins: CHON
Nucleic acids: CHONP
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HS-LS1-6
3.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Which of the following is an example of a carbohydrate?
Cellulose
,Oil
,Enzyme
,RNA
Back
Cellulose
Answer explanation
Many carbohydrates have names that end in -ose.
Cellulose
Glucose
Fructose
Amylose... etc.
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HS-LS1-6
4.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Which of the following is a function of carbohydrates?
- Providing structure in a plant's cell wall
- Creating the hydrophobic barrier of the plasma membrane
- Sending signals from glands like the thyroid to communicate with other cells
- Store hereditary information that is passed down from parents to offspring
Back
Providing structure in a plant's cell wall
Answer explanation
Cellulose is the carbohydrate that provides structure to a plant's cell wall.
Chitin is another carbohydrates found in the cell wall of fungi.
Tags
HS-LS1-6
5.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Which of the following is a function of a protein?
- Provide short term energy
- Speed up chemical reactions
- Store hereditary information
- Warmth / insulation
Back
Speed up chemical reactions
Answer explanation
Enzymes are proteins that speed up chemical reactions
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HS-LS1-6
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