Macromolecules Lesson

What type of molecule is a polymer?

• A small molecule

• A macromolecule

• A single atom

• A non-reactive molecule

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Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of a macromolecule?

• Very large size

• Consists of many smaller units

• Also called supermolecule

• Composed of a single atom

Which elements are biological macromolecules primarily composed of?

• Sodium, Potassium, Calcium, Magnesium, Chlorine, and Fluorine

• Helium, Neon, Argon, Krypton, Xenon, and Radon

• Iron, Copper, Zinc, Silver, Gold, and Platinum

• Carbon, Hydrogen, Oxygen, Nitrogen, Phosphorus, and Sulfur

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Lipids are a class of biological macromolecules. Which of the following is a characteristic of lipids?

• They are soluble in water

• They are used for energy storage

• They store genetic information

• They are made of amino acids

Which of the following macromolecules is primarily responsible for storing and transmitting genetic information?

• Carbohydrates

• Lipids

• Proteins

• Nucleic Acids

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What is the term for a molecule that is the building block of larger chains?

• Macromolecule

• Monomer

• Ion

• Element

What is the main function of the smaller structural units in a macromolecule?

• To remain unlinked

• To form a very large molecule

• To act as isolated atoms

• To prevent bonding

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Which element is found in the structure of amino acids and proteins?

• Nitrogen

• Helium

• Argon

• Krypton

Which of the following macromolecules is not listed on the nutrition label?

• Fat

• Carbohydrates

• Protein

• Nucleic acids

Which of the following is not a macromolecule found in the product?

• Fat

• Carbohydrates

• Protein

• Water