Exploring the World of Macromolecules

Which of the following is NOT a type of biomolecule?

• Minerals

• Proteins

• Lipids

• Carbohydrates

What elements make up carbohydrates?

• Carbon, Hydrogen, Oxygen

• Hydrogen, Nitrogen, Sulfur

• Carbon, Nitrogen, Oxygen

• Oxygen, Phosphorus, Hydrogen

Which of the following is a monosaccharide?

• Sucrose

• Lactose

• Glucose

• Maltose

What is the chemical formula for glucose?

• C12H24O12

• C6H6O6

• C12H22O11

• C6H12O6

Which disaccharide is formed from glucose and fructose?

• Galactose

• Lactose

• Sucrose

• Maltose

What is the chemical formula for lactose?

• C6H6O6

• C12H24O12

• C12H22O11

• C6H12O6

Which polysaccharide is found in human liver and muscle cells?

• Starch

• Cellulose

• Glycogen

• Chitin

What is the primary function of cellulose in plants?

• Structural support

• Energy storage

• Water transport

• Protein synthesis

Which polysaccharide makes up the exoskeletons of insects?

• Chitin

• Glycogen

• Cellulose

• Starch

Which of the following is NOT a macromolecule of life?

• Proteins

• Lipids

• Nucleic acids

• Vitamins