Macromolecules

Which of the following is not a macromolecule?

• carbohydrates

• proteins

• monosaccharides

• nucleic acids

Another name for a single sugar molecule is a

• monosaccharide

• disaccharide

• polysaccharide

• starch

The function of carbohydrates is

• to transport oxygen

• to hold the genetic material

• to form a part of the cell memebrane

• to provide energy

When many monosaccharides are linked together, a __________________ is formed.

• monosaccharide

• polysaccharide

• protein

• lipid

If a cracker turns purple-black using iodine solution, it contains

• a monosaccharide

• a disaccharide

• a starch

• protein

Which food is a good source of lipids?

• eggs

• fish

• butter

• cereal

The monomer(s) that make up a lipids are

• monosaccharides

• amino acids

• fatty acids

• fatty acids and glycerol

Which of the following is not a function of the lipids?

• to hold the genetic material

• long-term energy

• blubber on whales

• part of cell membranes

The monomer that builds proteins is called

• monosaccharides

• fatty acids

• nucleotides

• amino acids

A good source of protein would be found in

• chicken

• cereal

• apples

• birthday cake