Macromolecules Slides (Proteins/Nucleic Acids)

Multiple Choice

Which of the following are the four major categories of biological macromolecules?

• Carbohydrates, Lipids, Proteins, Nucleic Acids

• Sugars, Fats, Enzymes, DNA

• Proteins, Enzymes, Vitamins, Minerals

• Carbohydrates, Proteins, Water, DNA

Multiple Choice

What is the monomer (building block) of proteins?

• Amino acids

• Nucleotides

• Monosaccharides

• Fatty acids

Multiple Choice

What do enzymes usually end with?

• -ose

• -ase

• -use

• -ise

Multiple Choice

What are the elements for nucleic acids?

• CHONP

• CHO

• CHON

Multiple Choice

What base exists in nucleic acids?

• Nitrogenous bases

• Phospholipids

• Glucose

• Phosphorous bases

Multiple Select

The polymers of nucleic acids are...

(there are multiple answers)

• DNA
• RNA

• Glucose

• Phospholipids

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT a function of proteins?

• Providing genetic information

• Muscle growth or repair

• Transporting substances in and out of the cell

• Regulating cell processes

Multiple Choice

Which macromolecule is used for FATty acids?

• Lipids

• Proteins

• Nucleic acids

• Carbohydrates

Multiple Select

Which elements are found in all amino acids?

(there are multiple answers)

• Carbon

• Hydrogen

• Oxygen

• Nitrogen

Multiple Choice

Which of the following structures represents a protein?

Multiple Choice

Which is NOT a protein?

• A macromolecule with the elements: OHNC

• A macromolecule with the elements: OCH

Multiple Choice

If a biomolecule contains only the elements O, C, and H and provides short-term energy, what type of macromolecule is it?

• Carbohydrate

• Protein

• Lipid

• Nucleic acid

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a common pattern for naming carbohydrates and proteins?

• Carbohydrates end in -OSE, proteins end in -ASE

• Carbohydrates end in -ASE, proteins end in -OSE

• Carbohydrates end in -OSE, proteins end in -OSE

• Carbohydrates end in -ASE, proteins end in -ASE

Multiple Choice

Which of the following are examples of enzymes?

• Maltase, Lipase, Amylase

• Glucose, Fructose, Sucrose

• Hemoglobin, Insulin, Collagen

• DNA, RNA, ATP

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about the cell membrane is correct?

• It contains phospholipids and proteins

• It is made only of carbohydrates

• It does not contain any proteins

• It is made only of lipids

Categorize

Options (4)

Stores energy and is short term

Long term energy

Identify the macromolecule and how do you know?

Carbohydrate

Lipid

Categorize

Options (4)

Muscle growth

Includes saturated fats that are solid at room temperature

Identify the macromolecule and how do you know?

Protein

Lipid

Categorize

Options (4)

Includes unsaturated fats that are liquid at room temperature

An enzyme

Identify the macromolecule and how do you know?

Lipids

Proteins

Multiple Choice

What is the main function of nucleic acids in living organisms?

• Store genetic information

• Provide energy

• Build muscle

• Act as enzymes

Multiple Choice

What is the monomer (building block) of nucleic acids?

• monosaccharides

• amino acids

• fatty acids

• nucleotides

Multiple Choice

Which macromolecule is used for cells to be repaired?

• Carbs

• Lipids

• Proteins

• Nucleic acids