What element is found in all living things and considered the “molecule of life”? Hint: Can make 4 bonds.

• Carbon
• Phosphorus
• Nitrogen
• Sulfur

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In a biology class, students are asked to identify which organic compound, essential for life, is only composed of carbon, hydrogen, oxygen, nitrogen, and phosphorus. This compound is crucial for storing genetic information. What is it?

• Carbohydrates

• Lipids

• Proteins

• Nucleic Acids

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Which elements do all macromolecules have in common?

• C, H, N
• H, O, P
• C, H, P
• C, H, O

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The monomers of nucleic acids are…

• Amino acids
• Monosaccharides
• Nucleotides
• Fatty acids

Insulin, hemoglobin, and enzymes are examples of which macromolecule group?

• Carbohydrates
• Lipids
• Proteins
• Nucleic Acids

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Which molecule provides us with 9 Cal/g of energy? Hint: Has long carbon and hydrogen chains.

• Carbohydrates
• Lipids
• Proteins
• Nucleic Acids

Energy is stored...

• in the walls
• in the bonds
• in the electron cloud
• in the cell

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What is the correct order for usage of macromolecules that we eat? Hint: The main source of energy should be first!

• Carbs, Lipids, Proteins
• Lipids, Carbs, Proteins
• Proteins, Carbs Lipids
• Carbs, Proteins, Lipids

Steroids, such as anabolic steroids and sex hormones, are examples of which macromolecule group?

• Carbohydrates
• Lipids
• Proteins
• Nucleic Acids

Which macromolecule is created by stringing these monomers together using peptide bonds? Hint: The polymer is sometimes called a polypeptide.

• nucleic acids
• lipids
• carbohydrates
• proteins

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