Biomolecules Review

Biological Macromolecules are large organic molecules used for

• various functions in living things.

• food in organisms.

• reproduction for various living things.

• photosynthesis in plants.

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All of the biomolecules contain

• nitrogen.

• hydrogen.

• oxygen.

• carbon.

Which one of the following is NOT one of the types of biomolecules?

• Lipids

• Proteins

• Nucleotides

• Carbohydrates

A monomer is

• the smallest unit of life.

• a small, basic molecule.

• a combination of many molecules.

• tasty.

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A polymer is

• a combination of several monomers.

• the most basic unit of life.

• a protein.

• a carbohydrate.

Which of the following is a polymer of a lipid?

• monosaccharide

• amino acid

• fat

• fatty acid

An enzyme is a polymer of which type of biomolecule?

• protein

• carbohydrate

• lipid

• nucleic acid

Which of the following is a monomer of nucleic acids?

• DNA

• enzyme

• nucleotide

• amino acid

A polypeptide is a polymer for which type of biomolecule?

• carbohydrate

• protein

• lipid

• nucleic acid

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The main function of nucleic acids is to

• store and transmit hereditary and genetic information.

• literally run your body.

• provide long-term energy storage.

• provide short-term energy storage.

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