Introduction to Macromolecules

Nucleic acids, lipids, carbohydrates, & ________are macromolecules.

• proteins

• prokaryotes

• protons

• photosynthesis

Which macromolecule does not help the cell communicate?

• protein

• carbohydrate

• lipid

• nucleic acid

Which macromolecule is a fatty substance?

• protein

• nucleic acid

• lipid

• carbohydrate

Nucleic acids contain

• fatty acid chains

• a vacuole

• genetic information- DNA & RNA

• sugar molecules

Which 2 macromolecules store energy best?

• proteins & lipids

• lipids & nucleic acids

• carbohydrates & proteins

• lipids & carbohydrates

Which 2 macromolecules help the cell with structure & support?

• cytoskeleton

• proteins & carbohydrates

• lipids & carbohydrates

• proteins & lipids

What is another name for biomolecules

• Macromolecules

• Living molecules

• Biochemicals

• Big molecules

Which of the following are the main elements found in biomolecules?

• C, H, O, N, P, S

• Ca, He, Os, Ni, Pt, Si

• C, He, O, Mg, Pd, S

• C, H, Os, Ma, Ni, Se

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Which is the monomer that makes up carbohydrates?

• Monosaccharides

• Triglycerides

• Amino acids

• Nucleotides

What is the monomer that makes up proteins?

• Amino acids

• Monosaccharides

• Diglycerides

• Nucleotides

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