Exploring Macromolecules: Classes and Functions

What are the basic building blocks of macromolecules?

• Molecules

• Monomers

• Atoms

• Cells

Which type of macromolecule serves as the main energy source for most living organisms?

• Proteins

• Lipids

• Carbohydrates

• Nucleic acids

What are the monomers of carbohydrates called?

• Polysaccharides

• Glucose

• Monosaccharides

• Starch

Which lipid component forms the cellular membranes?

• Phospholipids

• Triglycerides

• Cholesterol

• Steroids

What is the primary function of steroids within the lipid category?

• Energy storage

• Genetic information storage

• Structural support

• Hormone production

What are the polymers of proteins called?

• Polypeptides

• Amino acids

• Nucleotides

• Fatty acids

How many different amino acids are there that make up proteins?

• 10

• 20

• 30

• 40

What is the role of nucleic acids in organisms?

• Enzyme function

• Genetic information storage

• Cell membrane formation

• Energy production

Which of the following is NOT a monomer of nucleic acids?

• Guanine

• Glucose

• Adenine

• Thymine

What are the polymers of nucleic acids known as?

• Proteins

• Carbohydrates

• DNA and RNA

• Lipids