Unit 1 - Biochemistry Review

What is the function of this macromolecule?

• Short term energy

• Make up cell membranes

• Speed up chemical reactions

• Store genetic material

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Which of the following is NOT a major role of lipids?

• Carrying genetic material

• Insulation

• Make up biological membranes

• Long term energy storage

Carbohydrates are important type of biological molecule to carry out life functions. Which is NOT true regarding carbohydrates?

• Monomers are sugars like glucose

• Carbohydrates are made up of carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen atoms.
• Living things store extra sugars as these complex molecules

• Carbohydrates are the main substance that makes up biological membranes

A macromolecule is made up of carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen in a ratio of 1 carbon atom to 2 hydrogen atoms to 1 oxygen atom (1:2:1), what is the macromolecule?

• Lipid

• Carbohydrate

• Nucleic Acid

• Protein

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Fats, oils, and cholesterol are all which types of macromolecule?

• Nucleic acid

• Carbohydrate

• Protein

• Lipid

Which type of macromolecule is responsible for lowering the activation energy for chemical reactions in the body?

• Nucleic Acid

• Protein (Enzymes)

• Carbohydrate

• Lipid

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A sugar, phosphate group, and a nitrogen base form the building blocks of which macromolecule?

• Carbohydrate

• Protein
• Lipid
• Nucleic Acid

True or False: Enzymes function best at specific temperatures

• True

• False

Which of the following are an example of a nucleic acid?

• Vitamin and Mineral
• Carbohydrate and Enzyme
• DNA and RNA
• Protein and Lipid

A molecule is composed of carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen. This molecule is soluble in oil but NOT in water. What type of macromolecule is this?

• Lipid
• Nucleic acid
• Carbohydrate
• Protein