Macromolecules

Chitin is found in the exoskeleton of arthropod. What group does this monomer belong to?

• Carbohydrates

• Lipids

• Proteins

• Nucleic Acids

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NGSS.HS-LS1-6

Which class of organic macromolecules did this sample belong?

• Carbohydrates

• Lipids

• Proteins

• Nucleic Acids

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NGSS.HS-LS1-6

What is the function of this macromolecule?

• Regulate Metabolism

• Store genetic information

• Provide structural support

• Controlling chemical reactions

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NGSS.HS-LS1-1

NGSS.HS-LS3-1

Biological macromolecules are organic compounds. Which of these biological macromolecules is rich in carbon-hydrogen bonds and functions as a long-term energy storage?

• Lipids

• Carbohydrates

• Nucleic Acids

• Proteins

Proteins do all of the following things in the body, except?

• Digest food

• Carry Genetic Information

• Carry oxygen in the blood

• Speed up chemical reactions

If Jennifer wanted to grow her hair out without fear of it breaking or becoming damaged, what macromolecule should she increase in her daily diet?

• Carbohydrates

• Lipids

• Proteins

• Nucleic Acids

Tags

NGSS.HS-LS1-1

Storing energy is the primary function of two macromolecules. What macromolecule is represented by the structure below?

• Carbohydrates

• Proteins

• Lipids

• Nucleic Acids

You are working with compound in a laboratory. You figure out the structure and see that it is made up of carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen in a ratio of two hydrogen atoms for each carbon atom. How could you best classify this compound?

• Carbohydrates

• Lipids

• Proteins

• Nucleic Acids

Amylase is an enzyme that allows your body to break down starch. Which diagram best represents part of the structure of a starch?

• A

• B

• C

• D

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

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