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Unit 1 - Macromolecule Review (Sawyer)

Total questions: 77

Worksheet time: 46mins

Name
Class
Date
1.
Which macromolecule is the main source of energy for living organisms?
a)
Proteins
b)
Lipids
c)
Carbohydrates
d)
Nucleic acids
2.
Which element is found in all organic macromolecules?
a)
Nitrogen
b)
Carbon
c)
Phosphorus
d)
Calcium
3.
Which macromolecule contains genetic information?
a)
Lipids
b)
Proteins
c)
Carbohydrates
d)
Nucleic acids
4.
What is the monomer of proteins?
a)
Fatty acids
b)
Monosaccharides
c)
Amino acids
d)
Nucleotides
5.
Which macromolecule is primarily responsible for insulation and long-term energy storage?
a)
Carbohydrates
b)
Lipids
c)
Proteins
d)
Nucleic acids
6.
Which macromolecule speeds up chemical reactions in the body?
a)
Lipids
b)
Proteins
c)
Carbohydrates
d)
Nucleic acids
7.
Which of the following is a polysaccharide?
a)
Glucose
b)
Fructose
c)
Starch
d)
Glycerol
8.
Which macromolecule contains phosphorus in its structure?
a)
Carbohydrates
b)
Lipids
c)
Proteins
d)
Nucleic acids
9.
Which macromolecule is made of glycerol and fatty acids?
a)
Proteins
b)
Lipids
c)
Carbohydrates
d)
Nucleic acids
10.

Polymers are separated into monomers by (a)   a water molecule

11.

Polymers are made by (a)   a water molecule.

12.
Which macromolecule helps build muscle and repair tissues?
a)
Carbohydrates
b)
Lipids
c)
Proteins
d)
Nucleic acids
13.

The monomer of carbohydrates is called a (a)   .

14.

The monomer of carbohydrates is called a (a)   .

15.

DNA and RNA are examples of (a)   acids.

16.

Enzymes are a type of (a)   .

17.

Lipids are made of glycerol and (a)   .

18.

The macromolecule responsible for storing genetic information is (a)   .

19.

A chain of amino acids forms a (a)   .

20.

The process of joining monomers to form polymers is called (a)   .

21.

The sugar found in DNA is called (a)   .

22.
Proteins are made of nucleotides.
a)
True
b)
False
23.
Lipids are soluble in water.
a)
True
b)
False
24.
Carbohydrates can be simple sugars or complex starches.
a)
True
b)
False
25.
Nucleic acids are made of amino acids.
a)
True
b)
False
26.
All macromolecules contain carbon.
a)
True
b)
False
27.
Cell membranes are primarily made of carbohydrates.
a)
True
b)
False
28.
Which macromolecule is most involved in cell signaling and hormone production?
a)
Proteins
b)
Lipids
c)
Carbohydrates
d)
Nucleic acids
29.
Which of the following is NOT a function of proteins?
a)
Transport
b)
Enzyme activity
c)
Genetic storage
d)
Structural support
30.
Which macromolecule contains nitrogen but not phosphorus?
a)
Carbohydrates
b)
Proteins
c)
Nucleic acids
d)
Lipids
31.
Which macromolecule is made of long chains of nucleotides?
a)
Proteins
b)
Lipids
c)
Nucleic acids
d)
Carbohydrates
32.
Which macromolecule is most directly involved in immune responses?
a)
Lipids
b)
Proteins
c)
Carbohydrates
d)
Nucleic acids
33.
Which of the following is a function of carbohydrates?
a)
Speeding up reactions
b)
Storing genetic information
c)
Providing quick energy
d)
Building cell membranes
34.
Which macromolecule is hydrophobic?
a)
Carbohydrates
b)
Proteins
c)
Lipids
d)
Nucleic acids
35.
Which macromolecule includes enzymes?
a)
Lipids
b)
Proteins
c)
Carbohydrates
d)
Nucleic acids
36.
Which macromolecule contains the sugar ribose?
a)
DNA
b)
RNA
c)
Protein
d)
Lipid
37.

The monomer of nucleic acids is called a (a)   .

38.

The macromolecule that makes up the majority of the cell membrane is (a)   .

39.

The process of separating a polymer is called (a)   .

40.

The structural polysaccharide found in plant cell walls is (a)   .

41.

The macromolecule that helps transport oxygen in the blood is (a)   .

42.

The sugar found in RNA is called (a)   .

43.
Lipids are made of amino acids.
a)
True
b)
False
44.
Carbohydrates are made of carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen.
a)
True
b)
False
45.
Proteins are made by linking together nucleotides.
a)
True
b)
False
46.
Nucleic acids are used for short-term energy storage.
a)
True
b)
False
47.

The four types of macromolecules found in organisms are carbohydrates, lipids, nucleic acids and

a)

starches

b)

fatty acids

c)

monosaccharides

d)

proteins

48.

Both lipids and carbohydrates are important in animal cells because both...

a)

provide insulation

b)

contain nitrogen

c)

form cell walls

d)

store energy

49.

What is an example of a nucleic acid?

a)

collagen found in human skin

b)

a strand of DNA

c)

vegetable oil

d)

a sweet potato

50.

Glucose, galactose, and fructose are all monosaccharides. Which group of macromolecules do they belong to?

a)

lipids

b)

proteins

c)

carbohydrates

d)

nucleic acids

51.

Fats, oils, and cholesterol are all types of

a)

cell membranes

b)

hormones

c)

lipids

d)

fatty acids

52.

A monosaccharide is a

a)

carbohydrate

b)

lipid

c)

nucleic acid

d)

protein

53.

Select the option that is NOT a function of proteins

a)

store and transmit heredity

b)

help to fight disease

c)

control the rate of reactions and regulate cell processes

d)

used to form bones and muscles

54.

The macromolecules most involved in contracting muscles, running your immune system, or transporting substances around cells would be

a)

carbohydrates

b)

lipids

c)

proteins

d)

nucleic acids

55.

Which FOUR of the following are the MAJOR types of macromolecules?

a)

carbohydrates, lipids, chromosomes

b)

chromosomes, lipids, nucleic acids, proteins

c)

lipids, carbohydrates, proteins, nucleic acids

d)

proteins and lysosomes

56.

Which macromolecule is a short term energy source?

a)

carbohydrate

b)

lipid

c)

protein

d)

nucleic acid

57.

Which macromolecule stores long term energy and insulates the body?

a)

carbohydrate

b)

protein

c)

lipid

d)

nucleic acid

58.

Which macromolecules do all the "work" needed for a cell.

a)

carbohydrate

b)

protein

c)

lipid

d)

nucleic acid

59.

Which macromolecules store and expresses genetic information?

a)

carbohydrate

b)

lipid

c)

protein

d)

nucleic acid

60.

The elements C, H, O- simple sugars like starch and glucose describe which macromolecule?

a)

lipids

b)

carbohydrates

c)

nucleic acids

d)

proteins

61.

The elements C, H, O- fatty acids and glycerol; fats, oils and waxes describe which macromolecule?

a)

carbohydrates

b)

nucleic acids

c)

proteins

d)

lipids

62.

The elements C, H, O, N, S- amino acids; insulin, keratin (hair) describe which macromolecule?

a)

proteins

b)

carbohydrates

c)

lipids

d)

nucleic acids

63.

The elements C, H, O, N, P- nucleotides; make up DNA describe which macromolecule?

a)

carbohydrates

b)

nucleic acids

c)

lipids

d)

proteins

64.

Which macromolecule is shown?

a)
lipid
b)
protein
c)
nucleic acid
d)
carbohydrate
65.

Which macromolecule is shown?

a)
lipid
b)
protein
c)
nucleic acid
d)
carbohydrate
66.
Name the class of macromolecule.
a)
protein
b)
nucleic acid
c)
carbohydrate
d)
lipid
67.
What is the smallest unit of a macromolecule?
a)
polymer
b)
monomer
c)
dimer
d)
trimer
68.
Many monomers put together make a
a)
dimer
b)
trimer
c)
polymer
d)
monosaccharide
69.
All of the following are examples of lipids except:
a)
oil
b)
wax
c)
fatty acid
d)
cellulose
70.

Which of the following are the major groups of macromolecules that make up living things? (Check all that apply)

a)

Lipids

b)

Proteins

c)

Nucleic Acids

d)

Carbohydrates

e)

Hydrocarbons

71.

For a molecule to be considered "organic" it must contain (a)  

72.

Which of the following is considered an organic molecule?

a)

Water (H2O)

b)

Gold (Au)

c)

Glucose (C6H12O6)

d)

Sulfuric Acid (H2SO4)

73.

Carbon Dioxide is considered organic molecule.

a)

True

b)

False

74.

This molecule contains CHON and is a

a)

Protein

b)

Carbohydrate

c)

Lipid

d)

Nucleic Acid

75.

What is the same about proteins, carbohydrates, and fats?

a)

They have carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen

b)

all made of the same number and types of atoms

c)

same arrangement and types of atoms

d)

are long chains of molecules

76.

Monomer is to Macrocolecule like ___ is to ____

a)

Building is to Bricks.

b)

Brick is to Building.

c)

Carpenter is to Building.

d)

Building is to Carpenter.

77.
What is the function of macromolecule subunit below?
a)
energy
b)
catalyst
c)
stores genetic information
d)
composes the majority of the cell membrane

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