Macromolecule Review

The four types of macromolecules found in organisms are carbohydrates, lipids, nucleic acids and

• starches

• fatty acids

• monosaccharides

• proteins

Both lipids and carbohydrates are important in animal cells because both...

• provide insulation

• contain nitrogen

• form cell walls

• store energy

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What is an example of a nucleic acid?

• collagen found in human skin

• a strand of DNA

• vegetable oil

• a sweet potato

Glucose, galactose, and fructose are all monosaccharides. Which group of macromolecules do they belong to?

• lipids

• proteins

• carbohydrates

• nucleic acids

Fats, oils, and cholesterol are all types of

• cell membranes

• hormones

• lipids

• fatty acids

A monosaccharide is a

• carbohydrate

• lipid

• nucleic acid

• protein

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Select the option that is NOT a function of proteins

• store and transmit heredity

• help to fight disease

• control the rate of reactions and regulate cell processes

• used to form bones and muscles

The macromolecules most involved in contracting muscles, running your immune system, or transporting substances around cells would be

• carbohydrates

• lipids

• proteins

• nucleic acids

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Which FOUR of the following are the MAJOR types of macromolecules?

• carbohydrates, lipids, chromosomes

• chromosomes, lipids, nucleic acids, proteins

• lipids, carbohydrates, proteins, nucleic acids

• proteins and lysosomes

Which macromolecule is a short term energy source?

• carbohydrate

• lipid

• protein

• nucleic acid

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