FCHS Biology: U1, Topics 4-5 Quiz

Which type of macromolecule is primarily responsible for storing genetic information in cells?

• Carbohydrates

• Nucleic acids

• Lipids

• Proteins

What is the monomer unit of proteins?

• Fatty acids

• Amino acids

• Nucleotides

• Monosaccharides

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Which macromolecule is the main component of cell membranes?

• Proteins

• Lipids

• Carbohydrates

• Nucleic acids

What is the primary function of enzymes in biological systems?

• Store genetic information

• Speed up chemical reactions

• Provide structural support

• Store energy

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Which macromolecule is broken down by the enzyme lactase?

• Protein

• Lipid

• Carbohydrate

• Nucleic acid

Which of the following is a simple sugar that is a building block of carbohydrates?

• Glycerol

• Glucose

• Adenine

• Alanine

What happens to most enzymes if the temperature becomes too high?

• They work faster

• They denature

• They become more stable

• They replicate

Which macromolecule is most directly involved in the process of diabetes?

• Protein

• Lipid

• Carbohydrate

• Nucleic acid

Which of the following best describes the structure of a nucleotide?

• Sugar, phosphate, base

• Glycerol, fatty acids

• Amino group, carboxyl group, R group

• Monosaccharide, disaccharide

Which macromolecule is most likely to be affected if a person is lactose intolerant?

• Protein

• Carbohydrate

• Lipid

• Nucleic acid

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