CARBON CYCLE

What is a macromolecule?

• A large molecule formed by polymerization

• A small molecule with ionic bonds

• A molecule that cannot form polymers

• A molecule that only contains hydrogen

Which of the following is a type of macromolecule?

• Proteins

• Water

• Salt

• Oxygen

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What element is found in all macromolecules necessary for life?

• Carbon

• Oxygen

• Nitrogen

• Hydrogen

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How do animals obtain carbon?

• By eating

• Through photosynthesis

• By absorbing CO₂

• Through osmosis

What is the process called when monomer subunits form covalent bonds to make a polymer?

• Polymerization

• Hydrolysis

• Oxidation

• Reduction

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Which macromolecule is primarily responsible for storing genetic information?

• Nucleic acids

• Proteins

• Lipids

• Carbohydrates

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What is the main role of lipids in cells?

• Energy storage

• Carrying genetic information

• Catalyzing reactions

• Providing structural support

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What process absorbs CO₂ and locks it into glucose?

• Cellular respiration

• Photosynthesis

• Combustion of fossil fuels

• Auto emissions

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Which process releases CO₂ back into the atmosphere through the combustion of fossil fuels?

• Photosynthesis

• Ocean uptake

• Combustion of fossil fuels

• Decomposition

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Which process leeches carbon into the soil?

• Photosynthesis

• Decomposition

• Ocean uptake

• Auto emissions