Macromolecules

Organic chemistry is the study of molecules containing with which type of element?

• Hydrogen

• Carbon

• Nitrogen

• Oxygen

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NGSS.HS-LS1-6

Which of the following is NOT true of the carbon?

• contains 4 valence electrons

• easily bonds covalently with other elements and other carbon atoms

• only bonds with hydrogen and other carbon atoms

• found in all living things

Chemical reaction that occurs when monomers join to create polymers and water is lost as a byproduct...

• hydrolysis

• dehydration synthesis

• transcription

• protein synthesis

Chemical reaction that occurs when polymers are broken down into monomer and water is used.

• dehydration synthesis

• hydroelectric reactions

• hydrolysis

• polymerization

Which substance is the largest?

• monomer

• polymer

• atom

Which macromolecule contains carbon, hydrogen, oxygen, and nitrogen?

• carbohydrate

• protein

• lipid

• nucleic acid

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NGSS.HS-LS1-1

What is the main function of carbohydrates?

• long-term energy storage

• enzyme storage

• short-term energy storage

• storage and transmission of genetic material

What type of macromolecule is shown?

• Carbohydrate

• protein

• lipid

• nucleic acid

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NGSS.HS-LS1-1

NGSS.HS-LS1-6

Which of the following is NOT a type of lipid?

• chitin

• wax

• phospholipid

• steroid

Which of the following polysaccharides store energy in liver and muscle cells of animals?

• cellulose

• chitin

• glycogen

• starch