Macromolecules Quiz

Which of these provide you with quick energy throughout the day?

• carbohydrates

• lipids

• proteins

• nucleic acids

Genetic information is stored in which class of organic molecules?

• proteins

• lipids

• nucleic acids

• carbohydrates

The image represents the monomer of which type of macromolecule?

• carbohydrate

• lipid

• protein

• nucleic acid

Which is NOT a chemical element needed to build sugars?

• Carbon

• Oxygen

• Nitrogen

• Hydrogen

Animals store glucose in the form of

• cellulose
• glycogen
• wax
• lipids

Which image represents the monomer of nucleic acids?

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This type of lipid is solid at room temperature and found in animal sources.

• oils

• enzymes

• saturated fats

• unsaturated fats

What are the building blocks of all lipids?

• amino acids

• monosaccharides

• nucleotides

• glycerol and fatty acids

The Latin Root saccharide means

• sugar

• glucose

• sweetener

• carbohydrate

Which of the following is NOT a function of proteins?

• provide insulation to help maintain body temperature

• structure for tissues and organs

• speeds up chemical reactions

• transport things through cell membrane