Macromolecules Review

Which of the following elements are commonly found in organic molecules?

• Carbon, Hydrogen, Oxygen, Nitrogen

• Phosphorus, Sulfur, Sodium, Potassium

• Calcium, Magnesium, Iron, Zinc

• Chlorine, Fluorine, Bromine, Iodine

What is the main function of carbohydrates?

• Provide quick energy

• Store genetic information

• Form cell membranes

• Transport substances

Which type of carbohydrate is composed of many units?

• Monosaccharide

• Disaccharide

• Polysaccharide

• Oligosaccharide

What is the function of glycogen in animals?

• Provide structural support

• Store energy

• Transport genetic information

• Break down cellulose

Which of the following is a function of lipids?

• Store energy

• Speed up chemical reactions

• Provide structural support

• Transport genetic information

What is the main component of cell membranes?

• Carbohydrates

• Lipids

• Proteins

• Nucleic acids

What are proteins made up of?

• Amino acids

• Monosaccharides

• Fatty acids

• Nucleotides

What is the function of nucleic acids?

• Provide quick energy

• Store genetic information

• Form cell membranes

• Transport substances

What is the difference between DNA and RNA?

• DNA has CHONP

  RNA has CHON

• RNA has Thymine, DNA has Uracil

• DNA has double-stranded helix structure, while RNA has single-stranded structure

• DNA stores genetic information, while RNA makes proteins

Proteins are made of monomers called ___________

• Nucleotides
• Monosaccharides
• Amino Acids
• Glycerol and fatty acids