Exploring Macromolecules and Their Functions

Which of the following is a type of macromolecule found in living organisms?

• Water

• Protein

• Oxygen

• Sodium chloride

What is the monomer unit of proteins?

• Nucleotide

• Amino acid

• Monosaccharide

• Fatty acid

Which of the following is a primary function of carbohydrates in the body?

• Genetic information storage

• Energy source

• Hormone production

• Insulation

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Which macromolecule contains the genetic instructions for the development and function of living things?

• Lipids

• Nucleic acids

• Carbohydrates

• Proteins

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Which of the following is NOT a function of lipids?

• Long-term energy storage

• Insulation

• Catalyzing chemical reactions

• Making up cell membranes

Which of the following best describes a polymer?

• A single molecule of water

• A large molecule made of repeating subunits

• A type of cell organelle

• A simple sugar

What is the monomer of nucleic acids?

• Monosaccharide

• Nucleotide

• Amino acid

• Fatty acid

Which of the following is a polymer of glucose?

• Starch

• DNA

• Hemoglobin

• Cholesterol

Which type of macromolecule is primarily responsible for forming biological membranes?

• Carbohydrates

• Lipids

• Proteins

• Nucleic acids

Which of the following is a function of nucleic acids?

• Speeding up chemical reactions

• Storing genetic information

• Providing insulation

• Forming cell walls