Macromolecules-A Beginners Guide

Which of the following are the four main types of macromolecules found in cells?

• Carbohydrates, Water, Proteins, Nucleic Acids

• Carbohydrates, Lipids, Proteins, Nucleic Acids

• Sugars, Fats, Amino Acids, DNA

• Lipids, Proteins, Vitamins, Minerals

What three elements are carbohydrates primarily composed of?

• Carbon, Nitrogen, and Oxygen

• Carbon, Hydrogen, and Oxygen

• Hydrogen, Nitrogen, and Phosphorus

• Carbon, Sulfur, and Hydrogen

What are proteins made from?

• Sugars

• Fatty acids

• Amino acids

• Nucleotides

What is the primary role of nucleic acids like DNA in a cell?

• To store energy for the cell

• To form the cell membrane

• To break down food particles

• To contain genetic information for cell processes