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4 macromolecules

Total questions: 8

Worksheet time: 2mins

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Class
Date
1.

Macromolecule that has monosaccharides, the structure is (CH2O)n. It provides energy to the body and it is found in potatoes, spaghetti, corn, bread, etc.

a)

Carbohydrates

b)

Lipids

c)

Proteins

d)

Nucleic Acids

2.

Is a fatty acid and glycerol, Structure mainly of carbon and hydrogen. Its main function is storing energy! Found in fats, oils, waxes, certain vitamins (A, D, E and K)

a)

Proteins

b)

Carbohydrates

c)

Lipids

d)

Nucleic Acids

3.

An Amino Acid, A three- dimensional arrangement of atoms in an amino acid- chain molecule. Controls the activity of genes and regulate gene expression. Found in lean meats, poultry, fish and seafood, and dairy products.

a)

Lipids

b)

Nucleic Acids

c)

Proteins

d)

Carbohydrates

4.

Made of Nucleotides, carry genetic information which is read in cells to make the RNA and proteins. In deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) and ribonucleic acid (RNA). Found in Seafood, Nuts, vegetables, mushrooms, yeast, beef, Broths/ soups, etc...

a)

Lipids

b)

Carbohydrates

c)

Proteins

d)

Nucleic Acids

5.

Which one defines Carbohydrates?

a)

Essential food nutrients that your body turns into glucose to give you the energy to function.

b)

Any of various organic compounds that are insoluble in water

c)

A substance that has amino acids, also found in meats

d)

a complex organic substance present in living cells, especially DNA or RNA, whose molecules consist of many nucleotides linked in a long chain.

6.

What defines a Lipid?

a)

a complex organic substance present in living cells, especially DNA or RNA, whose molecules consist of many nucleotides linked in a long chain.

b)

Essential food nutrients that your body turns into glucose to give you the energy to function.

c)

A substance that has amino acids, also found in meats

d)

Any of various organic compounds that are insoluble in water

7.

What defines a Protein?

a)

Any of various organic compounds that are insoluble in water

b)

A substance that has amino acids, also found in meats.

c)

Essential food nutrients that your body turns into glucose to give you the energy to function.

d)

A complex organic substance present in living cells, especially DNA or RNA, whose molecules consist of many nucleotides linked in a long chain.

8.

What defines a Nucleic Acid?

a)

A complex organic substance present in living cells, especially DNA or RNA, whose molecules consist of many nucleotides linked in a long chain.

b)

Essential food nutrients that your body turns into glucose to give you the energy to function.

c)

Any of various organic compounds that are insoluble in water

d)

A substance that has amino acids, also found in meats