1-3 Macromolecules

What is the major function of carbohydrates?

• Energy storage molecule (short term)

• Informational molecule

• Energy storage molecule (long term)

• Run your body and

  pretty much do everything else

Which of the following is an example of a nucleic acid?

• Hemoglobin
• DNA
• Insulin
• Collagen

In what order does the body consume carbohydrates, lipids, and proteins for energy?

• Carbohydrates, lipids, proteins
• Carbohydrates, proteins, lipids
• Lipids, carbohydrates, proteins
• Proteins, lipids, carbohydrates

What is the major function of proteins?

• Informational molecule
• Energy storage molecule (long term)
• Run your body and pretty much do everything else
• Energy storage molecule (short term)

Which of the following is an example of a carbohydrate?

• Collagen
• Insulin
• Hemoglobin
• Glucose

What is a monosaccharide?

• A single sugar molecule
• A large complex sugar molecule
• A type of lipid
• A type of protein

What is a polysaccharide?

• A type of lipid
• A single sugar molecule
• A large complex sugar molecule
• A type of protein

What are macromolecules?

• Large organic molecules
• Small organic molecules
• Inorganic molecules
• Water molecules

What is a monomer?

• A large complex structure
• A small basic sub-unit
• A type of protein
• A type of lipid

What is a polymer?

• A type of carbohydrate
• A large complex structure
• A small basic sub-unit
• A type of nucleic acid