Module 2 2/8

What are the monomers of carbohydrates?

• monosaccharides

• amino acids

• 3 fatty acids and a glycerol

• nucleotides

What are the monomers of lipids?

• monosaccharides

• amino acids

• 3 fatty acids and a glycerol

• nucleotides

What are the monomers of proteins?

• monosaccharides

• amino acids

• 3 fatty acids and a glycerol

• nucleotides

What are the monomers of nucleic acids?

• monosaccharides

• amino acids

• 3 fatty acids and a glycerol

• nucleotides

A ______________ is a large molecule.

• Micromolecule

• Polymer

• Amino Acid

• Macromolecule

Which macromolecule is used as our main source of energy?

• Lipids/Fats

• Nucleic Acids

• Proteins

• Carbohydrates

Which macromolecule stores energy?

• Carbohydrates

• Proteins

• Lipids/Fats

• Nucleic Acids

This is one job proteins do not have in the body.

• structure for tissues and organs

• transport things through cell membranes

• speed up chemical reactions

• insulation

The diagram shows the general structure of an amino acid. Which type of molecule is formed from amino acids?

• lipids
• proteins
• carbohydrates
• nucleic acids

Fats, oils and cholesterol are all types of what?

• cell membranes
• hormones
  hormones
• lipids
• fatty acids