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TCHS 2018/19 Macromolecules

Total questions: 45

Worksheet time: 2hrs 2mins

Name
Class
Date
1.
Proteins are made of monomers called ___________
a)
Nucleotides
b)
Monosaccharides
c)
Amino Acids
d)
Glycerol and fatty acids
2.
The element _______is found in all of the organic compounds.
a)
Iron
b)
Nitrogen
c)
Carbon
d)
Oxygen
3.
Monosaccharides are monomers of
a)
Carbohydrates
b)
Lipids
c)
Proteins
d)
Nucleic Acids
4.
Waxes, oils and fats are examples of
a)
Carbohydrates
b)
Lipids
c)
Proteins
d)
Nucleic Acids
5.
Glycerol and fatty acids are the monomers of
a)
Carbohydrates
b)
Lipids
c)
Proteins
d)
Nucleic Acids
6.
What type of macromolecule are enzymes?
a)
Protein
b)
Carbohydrate
c)
Lipid
d)
Nucleic Acid
7.
Which macromolecule stores energy, insulates us, and makes up the cell membrane?
a)
lipids
b)
proteins
c)
carbohydrates
d)
nucleic acids
8.

________ is an example of a complex carbohydrate found in plants. (it makes up the cell wall of plants.)

a)

glucose

b)

starch

c)

cellulose

d)

glycogen

9.
Waterproofs, insulates, and stores energy long-term
a)
Carbohydrates
b)
Lipids
c)
Proteins
d)
Nucleic Acids
10.
Sugars (glucose) and starch are examples of this organic molecule:
a)
Carbohydrates
b)
Lipids
c)
Proteins
d)
Nucleic Acids
11.
Which is an example of a protein?
a)
oil
b)
sugar
c)
DNA
d)
hair
12.

Sugars, starches and cellulose are examples of

a)

Carbohydrates

b)

Lipids

c)

Proteins

d)

Nucleic Acids

13.

This macromolecule is hydrophobic (hates water) and reduces water loss What type of organic molecule is it?

a)

carbohydrate

b)

lipid

c)

nucleic acid

d)

protein

14.

Which of the following is NOT an organic macromolecule?

a)

Water

b)

carbohydrate

c)

Protein

d)

lipid

15.
This is one job proteins do NOT have in the body
a)
insulation
b)
structure for body
c)
speed up chemical reactions
d)
transport oxygen in blood
16.
Phospholipids are used in what biological structure?
a)
RNA
b)
DNA
c)
Cell membrane
d)
Cell wall
17.
 A protein that transports oxygen in the blood to cells throughout the body is 
a)
insulin
b)
hormones
c)
hemoglobin
d)
glycogen
18.

Saturated fats are usually solid at room temperature.

a)

True

b)

False

19.
You should consume more Saturated Fats and less Unsaturated Fats...
a)
True
b)
False
20.
Which are healthy fat sources?
a)
Hamburger, Fried Chicken, Donuts
b)
Avocado, Nuts, Salmon
c)
Brownies, Cookies, Chips
d)
French Fries, Pizza, Cupcakes
21.
Too much fat can cause...
a)
Osteoporosis
b)
Acne
c)
Heart Disease
d)
No known disease
22.

Food sources of Saturated Fats are...

a)

olive oil

b)

peanut butter

c)

Dairy, Eggs, Meat

d)

avacados

23.

Rank the three types of fat in order from most healthy to least healthy

a)

Trans, unsaturated, saturated

b)

Unsaturated, saturated, trans

c)

Unsaturated, trans, saturated

d)

Saturated, unsaturated, trans

24.

A stick of butter is what type of fat?

a)

Saturated Fat

b)

unsaturated Fat

c)

Trans Fat

25.

Why is having excess cholesterol in our arteries is not desirable?

a)

having excess cholesterol makes us weigh more

b)

It is desirable to have excess cholesterol in your arteries

c)

Can block blood flow and lead to heart disease

26.

What is the function of fats in the body?

a)

Surrounds all cell membranes

b)

Cushions and protects vital organs

c)

Provides a layer of insulation under the skin

d)

All of the Above

27.

A pesto sauce (basil, cashews, olive oil) contains healthy unsaturated fats.

a)

true

b)

false

28.
What is the best way to control fat in your diet?
a)
Cut out all fatty foods
b)
Eat only products labeled low-fat
c)
Eat only products labeled fat-free
d)
Eat fat in moderation
29.
Which of the following foods contain unsaturated fats?
a)
eggs
b)
olive oil
c)
cheese
d)
coconut oil
30.
Unsaturated fats are __________ at room temperature.
a)
liquids
b)
solids
c)
toxic
d)
saturated
31.
Saturated fats are __________ at room temperature.
a)
liquid
b)
gases
c)
plasma
d)
solid
32.
Most saturated fats come from
a)
plants
b)
animals
c)
plants or animals
d)
nuts
33.
 Most unsaturated fats come from
a)
plants
b)
plants or animals
c)
animals
d)
coconuts
34.
The building block of each macromolecule is also known as a 
a)
monosaccharide
b)
monologue
c)
monomer
d)
macromolecule
35.
In humans, cellulose is used for 
a)
energy
b)
fiber
c)
structural support
d)
as part of the cell wall
36.
A lipid found in the ear canal is called
a)
sweat
b)
cerumen
c)
oil
d)
fat
37.
Lipids are hydrophobic. Lipids 
a)
don't mix with water and help to keep moisture in
b)
mix well with water and allow water to escape
c)
love water and keep heat in
d)
hate water and let heat escape
38.
This macromolecule is the most calorie dense meaning it has the most calories per amount of the macromolecule.  It has 9 calories for each gram compared to only 4 calories per gram for other macromolecules
a)
carbohydrates
b)
proteins
c)
lipids
d)
nucleic acids
39.

Peanut butter is an example of which type of fat

a)

trans fat, healthy

b)

saturated fat, unhealthy

c)

saturated, healthy

d)

unsaturated, healthy

e)

unsaturated, unhealthy

40.

Which of the following is an example of a complex carbohydrate?

a)

potatoes

b)

table sugar

c)

jolly rancher hard candy

d)

glucose

41.

Sheila is constipated. She needs to increase her intake of water and fiber. All of the following EXCEPT which foods would be high in fiber?

a)

hamburger

b)

oatmeal

c)

vegetables

d)

fruit

42.

Arnie is diabetic. Which macromolecule does he need to limit the amount of in his diet to control his diabetes ?

a)

carbohydrates

b)

protein

c)

lipids

43.

The product of cellular respiration necessary for all life processes is

a)

ATP

b)

glucose

c)

water

d)

oxygen

44.

Cellulose is an example of

a)

complex carbohydrate

b)

simple carbohydrate

c)

lipid

d)

protein

45.

ATP is a product of Cellular Respiration and provides the cell with ____________________

a)

Energy

b)

fat storage

c)

carbon dioxide

d)

water

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