Exploring Macromolecules and Their Functions

What elements are commonly found in organic molecules?

• Carbon, Helium, Oxygen

• Carbon, Hydrogen, Oxygen

• Carbon, Nitrogen, Helium

• Carbon, Hydrogen, Neon

Which of the following is a simple carbohydrate?

• Starch

• Fat

• Glucose

• Protein

What process do plants use to produce their own carbohydrates?

• Respiration

• Fermentation

• Digestion

• Photosynthesis

What are the building blocks of proteins?

• Nucleotides

• Monosaccharides

• Fatty acids

• Amino acids

How many different amino acids are there?

• 10

• 40

• 20

• 30

Which of the following is NOT a function of proteins?

• Antibodies

• Starch

• Hormones

• Enzymes

What is a primary function of fats in organisms?

• Building DNA

• Long-term energy

• Forming enzymes

• Short-term energy

What is the role of fats in cell membranes?

• Forming the structure

• Providing energy

• Catalyzing reactions

• Carrying genetic information

What is DNA primarily responsible for?

• Providing energy

• Forming cell membranes

• Carrying genetic information

• Building proteins

Which elements are found in DNA?

• Carbon, Hydrogen, Oxygen, Helium, Phosphorus

• Carbon, Hydrogen, Oxygen, Sulfur, Phosphorus

• Carbon, Hydrogen, Oxygen, Nitrogen, Sulfur

• Carbon, Hydrogen, Oxygen, Nitrogen, Phosphorus