Macromolecules and Their Functions

What are the large structures that make up all living organisms?

• Micromolecules

• Macromolecules

• Nanomolecules

• Submolecules

What are the small subunits that make up macromolecules called?

• Polymers

• Chains

• Monomers

• Compounds

What are the larger units formed when monomers bind together?

• Polymers

• Subunits

• Compounds

• Elements

How many main classes of macromolecules are there?

• Two

• Three

• Four

• Five

What is the primary function of carbohydrates for most living organisms?

• Energy storage

• Genetic information storage

• Structural support

• Hormone production

What are the monomers of carbohydrates called?

• Polysaccharides

• Monosaccharides

• Amino acids

• Nucleotides

Which of the following is an example of a monosaccharide?

• Starch

• Glycogen

• Glucose

• Cellulose

Which polysaccharide provides structural support in plants?

• Starch

• Glycogen

• Cellulose

• Amylose

What characteristic do all lipids share?

• They are all hydrophilic

• They are all hydrophobic

• They are all sugars

• They are all proteins

Which of the following is a function of lipids?

• Storing genetic information

• Forming cell membranes

• Acting as enzymes

• Providing quick energy