Monomers and Polymers

The monomers that make up proteins are called:

• amino acids

• nucleic acids

• fatty acids

• nucleotides

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The monomers that make up starch are called:

• nucletides

• monosaccharides

• nucleic acids

• amino acids

What are the monomers of DNA?

• glycerols
• amino acids
• fatty acids
• nucleotides

The precursors that are used to make lipids:

• nucleotides

• amino acids

• fatty acids

• glucose

• glycerol

Which of the following macromolecules is the preferred source of energy?

• proteins

• carbohydrates

• lipids

• nucleic acids

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Genetic information is stored in which class of organic compounds?

• proteins
• lipids
• nucleic acids
• carbohydrates

Which group of organic molecules speed up chemical reactions and serve as immune defense mechanisms through cell to cell recognition?

• proteins

• carbohydrates

• nucleic acids

• lipids

Which group of organic molecules serve as long-term energy storage and waterproof coverings?

• proteins
• carbohydrates
• lipids
• nucleic acids

The picture shows a monomer of which macromolecule?

• carbohydrates

• proteins

• lipids

• nucleic acids

The pictures shows a monomer used to make:

• nucleic acids

• proteins

• lipids

• polysaccharides

• waxes

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