Macromolecules

What are biological macromolecules?

• Small molecules essential for life

• Large molecules composed of atoms

• Molecules produced by living organisms

• Simple molecules found in cells

Which of the following is a type of biological macromolecule?

• Water

• Carbohydrate

• Salt

• Oxygen

What is the primary function of carbohydrates?

• Energy storage and transport

• Cell signaling and recognition

• Structural support and protection

• Genetic information storage

Which macromolecule contains the sugar deoxyribose?

• Protein

• Carbohydrate

• Nucleic acid

• Lipid

What is the building block of proteins?

• Amino acid

• Nucleotide

• Monosaccharide

• Fatty acid

Which enzyme is responsible for protein synthesis?

• DNA polymerase

• RNA polymerase

• Ribosome

• Helicase

What type of bond holds amino acids together in a protein?

• Hydrogen bond

• Peptide bond

• Glycosidic bond

• Phosphodiester bond

Which of the following is a type of lipid?

• Phospholipid

• Carbohydrate

• Protein

• Nucleic acid

What is the primary function of lipids?

• Energy storage and transport

• Cell signaling and recognition

• Structural support and protection

• Genetic information storage

Which macromolecule is responsible for genetic information storage?

• Protein

• Carbohydrate

• Nucleic acid

• Lipid