Macromolecules Quiz

“Macro” means

• glucose

• small

• many

• large

Monomers are:

• Complex molecules

• The building blocks of polymers

• Used only in proteins

• Made up of several polymers

What is the monomer of proteins?

• Nucleotide

• Amino acid

• Monosaccharide

• Fatty acid

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Which macromolecule stores genetic information?

• Protein

• Nucleic acids

• Lipids

• Carbohydrates

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NGSS.HS-LS3-1

NGSS.HS-LS3-2

Which macromolecule is responsible for providing structural support in plant cells?

• Lipids

• Proteins

• Carbohydrates

• Nucleic acids

Which macromolecule contains the elements carbon, hydrogen, oxygen, nitrogen, and phosphorus?

• Proteins

• Lipids

• Nucleic acids

• Carbohydrates

Which polysaccharide is used to store energy in animals?

• Glycogen

• Starch

• Cellulose

• Chitin

A nucleotide is the building block of which macromolecule?

• Carbohydrates

• Lipids

• Proteins

• Nucleic acids

What is the function of cellulose in plants?

• Store energy

• Provide structural support

• Speed up reactions

• Store genetic information

Which element is found in all proteins but not in carbohydrates or lipids?

• Phosphorus

• Nitrogen

• Sulfur

• Potassium