Macromolecules

True or false: organic molecule is another name for a macromolecule.

• true
• false

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Which is NOT one of the four types of macromolecules?

• proteins
• carbohydrates
• vitamins
•    nucleic acids

Which monomer is the building block of proteins?

• lipids
• amino acids
• monosaccharides
• polypeptides

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Which type of macromolecule has a ring-like structure as shown? 

• proteins
• nucleic acids
• carbohydrates (carbs)
• lipids

Which is a function of nucleic acids?

• storing and transferring genetic info
• immediate energy source for all living things
• insulating organisms (heating them/ keeping them warm)
• regulating cell function

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Deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) and (RNA) are examples of...

• carbohydrates
• proteins
• monomers
• nucleic acids

Which macromolecule is composed of carbon, oxygen, and hydrogen and has an E-like structure?

• carbohydrate (carb)
• lipid
• nucleic acid
• protein

What are polymers made up of?

• macromolecules
• amino acids
• monomers
• monosaccharides

Saturated and unsaturated fat are examples of...

• lipids
• proteins
• carbohydrates (carbs)
• nucleic acids

Which macromolecule stores energy in the body and insulates organisms (keeps them warm)?

• lipids
• carbohydrates
• nucleic acids
• proteins