Unit 1, Concept 3: Macromolecules

What are macromolecules?

• Inorganic molecules

• Small organic molecules

• Simple sugar molecules

• Large organic molecules

What is the main function of carbohydrates?

• Muscle contraction

• Energy storage

• Insulation

• Cell signaling

What is the monomer of carbohydrates?

• Fatty acids

• Nucleotides

• Amino acids

• Monosaccharides

How many calories of energy per gram do carbohydrates store?

• 2 calories

• 6 calories

• 8 calories

• 4 calories

What is the main function of lipids?

• Energy storage

• Enzyme regulation

• Cell signaling

• Muscle contraction

What is the monomer of lipids?

• Nucleotides

• Monosaccharides

• Amino acids

• Fatty acids

How many calories of energy per gram do lipids store?

• 4 calories

• 9 calories

• 6 calories

• 8 calories

What is the main function of proteins?

• Running the body

• Cell signaling

• Insulation

• Energy storage

What is the monomer of proteins?

• Fatty acids

• Amino acids

• Monosaccharides

• Nucleotides

What is the main function of nucleic acids?

• Muscle contraction

• Informational molecules

• Cell signaling

• Energy storage