What are the building blocks of matter?

• Compounds

• Elements

• Atoms

• Molecules

Which of the following is NOT a biological macromolecule?

• Carbohydrates

• Lipids

• Vitamins

• Proteins

What is the simplest form of sugar that serves as the building block of carbohydrates?

• Disaccharide

• Monosaccharide

• Polysaccharide

• Oligosaccharide

Which element is NOT part of the composition of carbohydrates?

• Carbon

• Nitrogen

• Hydrogen

• Oxygen

What is the primary function of lipids in the body?

• Build muscle

• Store energy

• Transmit genetic information

• Provide quick energy

Which of the following is a characteristic of lipids?

• They dissolve in water

• They are hydrophobic

• They are made of amino acids

• They are composed of nucleotides

What are the building blocks of proteins?

• Fatty acids

• Amino acids

• Monosaccharides

• Nucleotides

Which macromolecule is responsible for storing and transmitting genetic information?

• Nucleic acids

• Proteins

• Lipids

• Carbohydrates

What is the primary function of proteins in the body?

• Store energy

• Provide structural support

• Transmit genetic information

• Prevent water loss

Which element is added to the composition of nucleic acids that is not found in carbohydrates or lipids?

• Carbon

• Hydrogen

• Phosphorus

• Oxygen