Macromolecules Practice Test

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What are two functions of lipids?

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1. Store energy 2. Make up the cell membrane

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What elements make up nucleic acids? (in alphabetical order)

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Carbon, Hydrogen, Nitrogen, Oxygen, Phosphorus

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What is the process of removing water to form larger molecules called?

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Condensation

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Which solution is used to detect starches?

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Lugols (iodine) solution

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What is the name of the protein that regulates blood sugar?

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Insulin

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What are the three main types of macromolecules?

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Carbohydrates, Proteins, Lipids

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What is the primary function of carbohydrates?

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Provide energy and structural support

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What are amino acids?

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The building blocks of proteins

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What is hydrolysis?

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The process of breaking down polymers into monomers by adding water

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What is the role of enzymes in biological reactions?

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Enzymes act as catalysts to speed up chemical reactions