Macromolecules Review

Which of the following elements are found in all macromolecules? (Select all that apply).

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NGSS.HS-LS1-1

NGSS.HS-LS1-6

Which macromolecule is used as our main source of energy?

• Lipids/Fats

• Nucleic Acids

• Proteins

• Carbohydrates

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NGSS.HS-LS1-6

Which of the following are examples of carbohydrates? (Select all that apply).

• Bread

• Pasta

• Olive Oil

• Cheese

Nucleic acids make up which of the two molecules listed below?

• FDA

• RNA

• DNA

• FDR

Match the following

• protein

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• carbohydrate

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• lipid

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NGSS.HS-LS1-6

Match the MACROMOLECULES and their MONOMERS.

Hint: Monomer = a single unit

• monosaccharide

• carbohydrate

• amino acid

• lipid

• fatty acid & glycerol

• nucleic acid

• nucleotide

• protein

What is this?

• water

• DNA

• a snake

Answer explanation

DNA is a NUCLEIC ACID

Monomer = Nucleotide

DNA stores genetic information

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NGSS.HS-LS1-1

NGSS.HS-LS3-1

An enzyme is a ______________.

• carbohydrate

• lipid

• nucleic acid

• protein

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NGSS.HS-LS1-1

Which macromolecule gives LONG-TERM energy?

• lipid

• carbohydrate

• nucleic acid

Answer explanation

Lipids are fats.

Lipids give us long-term energy.

Examples: Butter, oil, waxes, fats

DNA and RNA are examples of 

• Carbohydrates
• Lipids
• Proteins
• Nucleic Acids