Unit 1 Review C: Biomolecules

Large carbon compounds that make up foods are called:

• Macromolecules

• Inorganic compounds

• Monomers

• Monosaccharides

Which of the following is NOT a monomer?

• Glucose

• Cellulose

• Amino acid

• Fatty acid

Which of the following are the monomers of carbohydrates?

• Monosaccharides

• Polysaccharides

• Disaccharides

• Nucleotides

Which of the following is a polysaccharide found in plant cell walls?

• Cellulose

• Starch

• Glycogen

• Chitin

Which polysaccharide stores energy in plants?

• Starch

• Glycogen

• Chitin

• Cellulose

Which polysaccharide stores energy in animals?

• Starch

• Glycogen

• Cellulose

• Chitin

Which macromolecule is the main short-term energy source?

• Proteins

• Lipids

• Carbohydrates

• Nucleic acids

Which macromolecule is the main long-term energy storage?

• Proteins

• Lipids

• Carbohydrates

• Nucleic acids

Which type of lipid makes up the cell membrane?

• Triglycerides

• Steroids

• Phospholipids

• Waxes

Which lipid acts as a chemical messenger like estrogen or testosterone?

• Waxes

• Steroids

• Phospholipids

• Saturated fats