Biological Macromolecules

A biological polymer that stores and transmits genetic information is a ...

• nucleic acid
• carbohydrate
• lipid
• protein

A biological polymer made of amino acid monomers is a 

• protein
• lipid
• carbohydrate
• nucleic acid

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What group of biological molecules contains DNA and RNA?

• nucleic acids

• carbohydrates

• proteins

• lipids

What is the primary function of carbohydrates in your body?

• Speed up chemical reactions.

• Transfer immediate energy.

• Help to store energy.

• Build cell walls in plants.

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A group of organic molecules that includes sugars, starch, and cellulose care called...

• proteins
• carbohydrates
• nucleic acids
• lipids

What are the monomers of a polysaccharide?

• Amino Acids

• Nucleotides

• Triglycerides

• Monosaccharides

Organic molecules that always contain carbon, oxygen and hydrogen, often in a 1:2:1 ratio

• carbohydrates
• functional groups
• enyzme
• monosaccaride

A class of biological molecules whose defining characteristic is their relative insolubility in water. Examples of these include steroids, oils, fats, and fatty acids.

• protein
• monomer
• lipids
• glycogen

These carbohydrate monomers are also known as simple sugars:

• lipids

• nucleotide

• monosaccharide

• monomer

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Building blocks of polymers.

• monomers

• polypeptides

• monosaccharides

• glycerol