Macromolecules

Front

A ____________________ is a large molecule.

Back

Macromolecule

Answer explanation

Macro= large, micro=small

Front

A __________________ is a large molecule made of many small ones.

Back

Polymer

Answer explanation

Poly means many- so a polymer is many molecules linked together.

Front

Which of the following is not one of the four major classes of biomolecules? Lipids/Fats, Carbohydrates, Nucleic Acids, Bacteria, Proteins

Back

Bacteria

Answer explanation

The four major macromolecules are lipids, carbohydrates, nucleic acids, and proteins.

Front

Which macromolecule is used as our main source of energy? Options: Nucleic Acids, Lipids/fats, Proteins, Carbohydrates

Back

Carbohydrates

Answer explanation

We use carbohydrates as our energy source. We break down the carbohydrates into smaller, simpler sugars, which we can absorb and use for energy.

Front

Which of the following is an example of carbohydrates? Options: Steak, Olive oil, Bread, DNA

Back

Bread

Answer explanation

Bread, sweets, rice, grains, veggies, fruits, etc. are all great sources of carbohydrates!

Front

_______________ are the monomers of carbohydrates.

Back

Monosaccharides

Answer explanation

Monosaccharides are simple sugars, like glucose, fructose, and galactose. They are linked together to make large carbohydrates.

Front

Which macromolecule stores energy?

Back

Lipids/Fats

Answer explanation

Lipids (fats) store energy. They provide energy later in case we have to go without food.

Front

What is the monomer of lipids/fats?

Back

Fatty Acids

Answer explanation

Lipids (also known as fats) are made up of fatty acids.

Front

Protein is found in...

• DNA
• Olive Oil
• Bread
• Steak

Back

Steak

Answer explanation

Steak and other meats (and animal products like eggs) are wonderful sources of proteins.

Front

The monomer of proteins is...

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Amino Acids

Answer explanation

Proteins are made up of amino acids. When people exercise and try to build muscle, they will often take amino- which is just a fancy term for protein!