Macromolecules Practice

What are the four major types of macromolecules found in living organisms?

• Carbohydrates, proteins, lipids, nucleic acids

• Sugars, enzymes, fats, vitamins

• Carbon, hydrogen, oxygen, nitrogen

• Monomers, polymers, enzymes, nucleotides

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Which type of macromolecule is primarily involved in energy storage, insulation, and forming cell membranes?

• Proteins

• Nucleic acids

• Carbohydrates

• Lipids

What is the monomer unit of proteins?

• Amino acids

• Nucleotides

• Monosaccharides

• Fatty acids

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The sequence of amino acids in a protein determines its:

• Solubility in water

• Genetic code

• Shape and function

• Ionic charge

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Which type of macromolecule includes DNA and RNA?

• Carbohydrates

• Proteins

• Lipids

• Nucleic acids

How are monosaccharides, disaccharides, and polysaccharides related?

• They are all types of nucleotides

• They are all types of amino acids

• They are all types of lipids

• They are all types of carbohydrates

What type of bond forms between amino acids to create a protein?

• Protein bond

• Hydrogen bond

• Ionic bond

• Peptide bond

Which macromolecule serves as enzymes, cell signaling molecules, and structural components?

• Carbohydrates

• Proteins

• Nucleic acids

• Lipids

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What is the main function of nucleic acids?

• Long-term energy storage

• Providing structural support to cells

• Transmitting genetic information

• Catalyzing chemical reactions

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Lipids are often hydrophobic. What does this mean?

• Lipids dissolve easily in water

• Lipids interact strongly with water

• Lipids repel water

• Lipids are composed of water molecules