Exploring the 4 Major Macromolecules and Their Functions

What are the basic building blocks of macromolecules called?

• Cells

• Monomers

• Atoms

• Molecules

What is the monomer of carbohydrates called?

• Monosaccharide

• Amino acid

• Fatty acid

• Nucleotide

Which type of sugar is known to provide quick bursts of energy?

• Polysaccharides

• Starch

• Monosaccharides

• Cellulose

Which type of macromolecule is primarily used for energy in the body?

• Nucleic acids

• Carbohydrates

• Lipids

• Proteins

What is the main function of lipids in the body?

• Provide insulation and energy storage

• Build tissues

• Store genetic information

• Speed up reactions

Which component is not typically found in lipids?

• Steroid hormones

• Glycerol

• Fatty acids

• Amino acids

What bonds hold amino acids together in proteins?

• Ionic bonds

• Hydrogen bonds

• Covalent bonds

• Peptide bonds

What is the monomer of proteins?

• Glucose

• Amino acids

• Glycerol

• Nucleotides

Which macromolecule stores and transmits genetic information?

• Lipids

• Nucleic acids

• Carbohydrates

• Proteins

What elements are common to all macromolecules?

• Magnesium, Zinc, Copper

• Nitrogen, Phosphorus, Sulfur

• Iron, Calcium, Potassium

• Carbon, Hydrogen, Oxygen