Macromolecules

What is the main role of a carbohydrates?

• Quick energy source

• Storage of long term energy

• Repair tissues

• Stores genetic information

Which is NOT a macromolecule we get from eating food?

• Carbohydrates

• Lipids

• Proteins

• Nucleic Acids

Which food is a carbohydrate source?

• Chicken

• Cheese

• Spaghetti

• Tofu

Lipids are (make it plural)

What is NOT a function of lipids?

• Repair tissues in the body

• Long term energy

• Organ protection

• Insulation

What is the role of a protein?

• To repair damaged tissue

• Energy supply

• Long term energy

• Builds genetic material

Which food is most abundant in lipids?

• Apples

• Bread

• Chicken breasts

• Cheese

Which food is most abundant in protein?

• Fish

• Cake

• Milk

• Granola bar

An example of nucleic acids are

• Startches

• Glycogen

• DNA/RNA

• Cell membranes

What type of macromolecule is this?

• carb

• lipid

• nucleic acid

• protein