WorksheetsUnit 2 Macromolecules Test
Total questions: 17
Worksheet time: 2hrs 7mins
Name
Class
Date
1.
Polymers are built from smaller subunits called ______
a)
monomers
b)
macromolecules
c)
electrons
d)
nucleic acids
2.
A monosaccharide is a _________
a)
simple carbohydrate
b)
complex carbohydrate
c)
non-steroid hormone
d)
protein
e)
triglyceride
3.
Which polysaccharide (big sugar) is found in the cell walls of plants?
a)
glucose
b)
sucrose
c)
lactose
d)
cellulose
4.
Which description is a characteristic of a carbohydrate?
a)
Used for long-term energy storage in the body.
b)
Main source of quick fuel for the body.
c)
Contains genetic information in the nucleus of plant cells.
d)
Found primarily in foods like red meat and eggs.
5.
The monomer of proteins are _________
a)
fatty acids
b)
nucleotides
c)
monosaccharides
d)
amino acids
6.
Which of these proteins speed up chemical reactions?
a)
antibodies
b)
hormones
c)
cholesterol
d)
enzymes
7.
These macromolecules are responsible for creating a repairing muscles, ligaments, tendons, and bones.
a)
nucleic acids
b)
proteins
c)
lipids
d)
carbohydrates
8.
Carbohydrates are hydrophilic and can dissolve in water, while _____ are hydrophobic and cannot dissolve in water.
a)
proteins
b)
lipids
c)
nucleic acids
d)
enzymes
9.
What is the function of lipids in the body? Choose all that apply.
a)
They store energy in the body
b)
They speed up chemical reactions.
c)
They insulate the body.
d)
They provide structure and support.
e)
Waterproofing on feathers, leafs, and fur
10.
Which molecule is made up of glycerol and fatty acids?
a)
lipids
b)
nucleic acids
c)
carbohydrates
d)
proteins
11.
Which macromolecule(s) contain genetic information. Choose all that apply.
a)
DNA
b)
RNA
c)
ATP
d)
Complex carbohydrates
e)
Simple carbohydrates
12.
What is the purpose of using an indicator?
a)
To detect the presence or absence of a molecule, usually by a change in color.
b)
To suggest as necessary a course of action.
c)
To indicate whether or not a solution has been heated.
d)
To speed up chemical reactions in the body.
13.
Identify the structure of a carbohydrate in the images below.
a)
.
b)
,
c)
'
d)
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14.
Identify the structure of a nucleic acid in the images below.
a)
.
b)
,
c)
'
d)
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15.
When the temperature in the body becomes too high, during a fever for example, proteins undergo a change like the one in the image below. What is the name of this change? Describe what happens to the protein during this change and the effect it has on the protein's function.
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16.
Using the graph below, make a recommendation for what kinds of foods someone should eat if they want to keep their energy at a more constant level throughout the day. What foods should they consume and what foods should they avoid? Explain why.
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17.
The foods that we eat directly affect our health and the way that we feel. Using the Healthy Plate diagram below, explain what we should eat AND in what amounts in order to get our essential nutrients. Identify the macromolecules found in each of the 5 categories on this plate (healthy oils, vegetables, whole grains, fruits, healthy protein).
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