Macromolecules Test _Quizs

Which macromolecule stores energy, insulates us, and makes up the cell membrane?

• lipids
• proteins
• carbohydrates
• nucleic acids

Waxes, oils and fats are examples of which macromolecule group?

• Carbohydrates
• Lipids
• Proteins
• Nucleic Acids

Which answer best correctly places the building block with its macromolecule?

• Nucleic Acid--amino acids
• Lipid--fatty acid
• Protein--glucose
• Carbohydrates--nucleotides

Which major macromolecule is being represented in this image? 

• carbohydrate
• lipid
• protein
• nucleic acid

The effect of temperature on the relative rate of enzyme activity is shown.

Which statement is a valid conclusion based on the information in the graph?

• The maximum rate of human respiration occurs at about 57°C.

• The maximum rate of human digestion occurs at about 45°C.

• Growth can be controlled by the action of an enzyme.

• Temperature can influence the relative rate of an enzyme.

What do all lipids have in common?

• they produce quick energy
• they are saturated with hydrogen
• they do not dissolve in water
• their compositions differ only by R-groups

Carbohydrates are made of... 

• C H O N

• C H O

• C H O N P
• C H O N S

What type of macromolecule is being represented in this image? 

• carbohydrate
• lipid
• protein
• nucleic acid

monosaccharides, fatty acid and glycerol, and amino acids, are examples of _____________.

• Polymers

• Polysaccharides

• Macromolecules

• Monomers

What are the monomers that make up lipids?

• monosaccharides

• glycerols and fatty acids

• amino acids

• nucleotides