Carbs and Lipids

What are the four basic types of macromolecules found in living things?

• Proteins, lipids, carbohydrates, nucleic acids

• Vitamins, minerals, water, fiber

• Sugars, starches, oils, fats

• Enzymes, hormones, cells, tissues

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NGSS.MS-LS3-1

Which macromolecule category includes fats?

• Proteins

• Lipids

• Carbohydrates

• Nucleic acids

What is the primary function of macromolecules in organisms?

• Provide energy

• Build structures and maintain homeostasis

• Store waste

• Regulate temperature

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NGSS.HS-LS2-3

How are monomers and polymers related?

• Monomers are large molecules made of polymers

• Polymers are long chains made up of repeating monomers

• Monomers and polymers are unrelated

• Polymers are small molecules that form monomers

Which macromolecule is responsible for storing and transferring hereditary information?

• Carbohydrates

• Lipids

• Nucleic Acids

• Proteins

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NGSS.HS-LS3-1

What elements make up carbohydrates in a 1:2:1 ratio?

• Carbon, Nitrogen, Oxygen

• Carbon, Hydrogen, Oxygen

• Hydrogen, Oxygen, Nitrogen

• Carbon, Oxygen, Sulfur

What is the primary function of carbohydrates in living organisms?

• Provide structural support

• Store genetic information

• Produce fast-acting energy

• Regulate body temperature

What are the monomers of carbohydrates called?

• Polysaccharides

• Amino acids

• Monosaccharides

• Nucleotides

Which of the following is an example of a carbohydrate?

• Protein

• Lipid

• Bread

• DNA

What are lipids primarily composed of?

• Carbon, hydrogen, and nitrogen

• Carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen

• Carbon, nitrogen, and oxygen

• Hydrogen, oxygen, and phosphorus