Macromolecules
Authored by Audrey Longshore
Biology
9th - 12th Grade
NGSS covered
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This comprehensive quiz covers the fundamental concepts of macromolecules in biology, targeting high school students at the 9th-12th grade level. The questions systematically assess student understanding of the four major biological macromolecules: carbohydrates, lipids, proteins, and nucleic acids. Students must demonstrate mastery of several interconnected concepts, including the identification of each macromolecule's basic structure, elemental composition, and biological functions. They need to understand the monomer-polymer relationship, recognizing that carbohydrates are built from monosaccharides, proteins from amino acids, and nucleic acids from nucleotides, while lipids are constructed from glycerol and fatty acids. The quiz also requires students to analyze molecular diagrams, distinguish between saturated and unsaturated fats, understand chemical bonding (particularly peptide bonds and glycosidic linkages), and apply knowledge of biochemical tests used to identify these molecules in laboratory settings. Created by Audrey Longshore, a Biology teacher in the US who teaches grades 9-12. This quiz serves as an excellent assessment tool for measuring student comprehension after completing a unit on biological macromolecules. Teachers can deploy this as a summative assessment to gauge overall understanding, use selected questions for quick formative checks during instruction, or assign it as homework to reinforce classroom learning. The variety of question formats—from basic identification to molecular analysis—makes it valuable for differentiated instruction and helps students prepare for standardized assessments. This assessment aligns with Next Generation Science Standards HS-LS1-6 (constructing explanations for how molecular interactions determine the structure and function of biological macromolecules) and supports Common Core mathematical practices through ratio analysis and pattern recognition in molecular structures.
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
2 mins • 1 pt
Which macromolecule is made of simple and complex sugars?
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NGSS.MS-LS1-7
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
3 mins • 1 pt
Which macromolecule stores energy, insulates us, and makes up the cell membrane?
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NGSS.MS-LS1-7
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
5 mins • 1 pt
This is one job proteins do NOT have in the body
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
2 mins • 1 pt
Another name for fats and oils
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
2 mins • 1 pt
All polymers are made up of...
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
2 mins • 1 pt
What is the monomer of proteins?
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NGSS.HS-LS1-6
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
2 mins • 1 pt
What are the four macromolecules?
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