Macromolecules

Which major macromolecule is being represented in this image? 

• carbohydrate
• lipid
• protein
• nucleic acid

Which of the following contains the genetic code for protein synthesis?

• carbohydrate
• lipid
• protein
• nucleic acid

Monosaccharides are monomers of

• Carbohydrates
• Lipids
• Proteins
• Nucleic Acids

Waxes, oils and fats are examples of

• Carbohydrates
• Lipids
• Proteins
• Nucleic Acids

All polymers are made up of...

• monosaccharides
• monomers
• proteins
• None of these

The best definition of "organic" in Biology would be:

•  to be "fresh"
• to be alive
• to be chemical-free
• to contain Carbon and Hydrogen

Enzymes cause reactions to proceed _______ and require ______ energy.

• faster, less

• faster, more

• slower, less

• slower, more

The diagram shows the structure of an amino acid. Which type of macromolecule is formed from amino acids?

• lipids

• proteins

• carbohydrates

• nucleic acids

Carbon chains are principal features of both carbohydrates and lipids.  What is the primary difference between these two types of macromolecules?

• Lipids always have longer carbon chains than carbohydrates.
• Carbohydrates cannot form rings like lipids can.
• Lipids provide energy, but carbohydrates cannot.
• Carbohydrates form ring structures, lipids form long chains

How do lipids function for cells?

• store information
• store energy
• breakdown wastes
• join with substrates