Biology Macromolecules quiz

The 4 basic macromolecules are C__, P__, L__ and N__ A__

(Please put in order and don't put commas. Just spaces. Also, capitalize each word)

Answer explanation

They are the 4 basic macromolecules and are everywhere.

What 2 basic macromolecules have ONLY Carbon, Proteins, and oxygen

• Carbs and Lipids

• Proteins and Carbs

• Lipids and Nucleic acids

• Squirrels and bunnies

Answer explanation

This is because Carbs and Lipids are the energy molecules. They break down to produce energy for the cells and for your body to function. (Also its just the way their constructed)

What strings monomers together?

• Chipmunk

• polymers

• chloroplasts

• lipids

Answer explanation

Monomers are strung by polymers to create larger molecules.

What type of energy are carbs?

• Quokka

• Short-term

• Long-term

• They are not a type of energy

Answer explanation

Carbs are stored short-term energy that the body can use immediately.

Can Lipids dissolve in water?

• Sometimes

• Yes

• No

• dinosaur

Answer explanation

Lipids are hydrophobic, so they can not dissolve in water.

What do Lipids make up?

• mitochondria

• Usopp

• Our DNA

• Cell membrane structure

Answer explanation

The cell membrane is basically a layer of molecules where Lipids are embedded.

What type of energy are Lipids?

• puppy

• Long-term

• kinetic energy

• Short-term

Answer explanation

Lipids can store energy in cells for longer than carbs.

Nucleic acids are in.. ______

• Humans

• Strawberries

• Only quokkas

• All living/sentient things!

• Only mammals

  (bats, cows etc)

Answer explanation

Nucleic Acids are in anything with DNA, which is every living thing.

What monomer is in a carb?

• I love iron man

• monosaccharide

• glycerol and fatty acids

• amino acids

Answer explanation

All molecules have monomers, and the 4 basic macromolecules have their own monomers in them.

What are cell walls made out of?

• Edamame beans

• Lipids

• I love blue fluffy slime

• Amino acids

• Carbs

Answer explanation

All cell walls have some form of carbs in them. Whether its plants, or fungi- to even the exoskeleton of other animals,