Macromolecules Quiz

Imagine you are a nutritionist. A client asks you about the macromolecule that serves as the main source of energy for the human body. What would your answer be?

• nucleic acids

• lipids

• carbohydrates

• proteins

You are baking a cake and you need to use a macromolecule that is composed of carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen in a 1:2:1 ratio. Which ingredient would you use?

• egg (proteins)

• sugar (carbohydrates)

• oil (lipids)

• yeast (nucleic acids)

You are preparing a salad and you have a variety of ingredients including carbohydrates, lipids, nucleic acids, and proteins. You accidentally spill a glass of water on the table. Which ingredient would remain insoluble in water?

• Carbohydrates

• Lipids

• Nucleic acids

• Proteins

John is a nutritionist. He is explaining to his client about the macromolecules in food. He mentioned that one of the macromolecules is made up of amino acids. Can you identify which macromolecule he is referring to?

• protein

• nucleic acid

• lipid

• carbohydrate

Imagine you are a scientist studying human genetics. Which macromolecule would you be focusing on to understand how genetic information is stored and transmitted?

• RNA

• DNA

• Protein

• Carbohydrate

You are a scientist studying the human body. You want to understand which macromolecule is primarily involved in the structure and function of cells. What would you focus on?

• Nucleic acids

• Lipids

• Carbohydrates

• Proteins

You are preparing a healthy meal and want to include a macromolecule commonly known as fats and oils. Which one would you choose?

• lipids

• nucleic acids

• carbohydrates

• proteins

You are a scientist studying the human body. You are trying to determine which macromolecule is the most diverse and versatile in the body's functions. Which one would it be?

• Carbohydrates

• Proteins

• Lipids

• Nucleic acids

Imagine you are working in a lab and you need to speed up a chemical reaction. Which macromolecule would you use?

• Carbohydrates

• Lipids

• Enzymes

• Proteins

You are working in a molecular biology lab and your supervisor asks you to identify the macromolecule that is composed of nucleotides. What would be your answer?

• Protein

• Carbohydrate

• Lipid

• DNA