WorksheetsBiology: Macromolecules
Total questions: 25
Worksheet time: 14mins
What are Macromolecules?
Big molecules
Compounds that contain organic molecules
Compounds that contain carbon
The Elements of Life
What are ALL of the Elements of Life?
Carbon, Hydrogen, Oxygen, Nitrogen
Carbohydrates, Proteins, Lipids, Nucleic Acids
Carbon, Hydrogen, Oxygen
Polymers and Monomers
Polymers are made of _______
long chains of carbon
monosaccharides
monomers
building blocks
What are the monomers and polymers of Carbohydrates?
Glucose, Sucrose, and Starch
Glycerol and Sucrose
Monosaccharides, Disaccharides, and Polysaccharides
Sugars and Starches
What is ONE of the purposes of Carbohydrates?
Making cellulose to scrub and clean our digestive system
Short term storage
Short term energy storage
Carbohydrates are found in pasta.
True
False
Lipids are made up of fats.
True
False
Glycerol and Fatty Acids are the monomers of Lipids
True
False
Which one is a purpose of Lipids?
Build most cell parts
Support plant fibers
Horomone support
Form phospholipids
Lipids are found in oils and beneath the skin.
True
False
What is the main difference between Saturated and Unsaturated Lipids?
Saturated lipids have more carbon atoms allowing it to bend
Saturated lipids cant bend due to having the maximum number of hydrogen atoms
Unsaturated lipids are solid at room temperature
Unsaturated lipids have no carbon to carbon double bonds
What is the purpose of Proteins?
To build up most cell parts and speed up chemical reactions
To make organisms stronger
To produce enzymes to heal your body
To form muscle
There are 10 Amino Acids
True
False
Proteins are found in all living cells
True
False
What is a Protein considered when it is the wrong shape and cannot perform its job?
Broken
A Non-Protein
Denatured
How can a Protein become denatured?
Being Folded too many times
High pH levels
Low pH levels
High temperatures
What is another name for Nucleic Acids
DNA
Nucleus Acids
RNA
Nucleotides
Nucleic acids store (a) information that control an organism's structure and function.
What are Nucleotides made of
A Sugar Molecule
A Phosphate Group
A Nitrogen Base
All of the Above
Nucleic Acids are found in:
The Nucleus of eukaryotic cells
The Cytoplasm bacteria
The Protein coated capsid of viruses
All of the Above
What Macromolecule makes long-term storage?
Carbohydrates
Lipids
Proteins
Nucleic Acids
Carbon, Hydrogen, and Oxygen are found in all 4 Macromolecules
True
False
Nitrogen can be found in what two Macromolecules
Carbohydrates and Lipids
Nucleic Acids and Carbohydrates
Proteins and Lipids
Proteins and Nucleic Acids
(a) form the cellulose in plant cell walls to provide structure and support
All amino acids have a backbone of carbon-carbon-nitrogen with a unique "R side chain" that makes each one different.
True
False
