Macromolecules Quiz

What are the four main types of macromolecules?

• Carbohydrates, lipids, proteins, nucleic acids

• Carbohydrates, vitamins, minerals, proteins

• Sugars, starches, fibers, proteins

• DNA, RNA, ATP, proteins

Which of the following is a monomer of carbohydrates?

• Fatty acid

• Amino acid

• Monosaccharide

• Nucleotide

What is the primary function of carbohydrates in living organisms?

• Energy storage and supply

• Structural support

• Catalyzing reactions

• Genetic information storage

Which of the following is a characteristic of saturated fats?

• Contains one or more double bonds

• Solid at room temperature

• Liquid at room temperature

• Contains no hydrogen atoms

What type of bond forms between amino acids during protein synthesis?

• Ionic bond

• Hydrogen bond

• Peptide bond

• Covalent bond

Which macromolecule serves as the primary energy storage in animals?

• Glycogen

• Starch

• Cellulose

• Glucose

What is the structural component of plant cell walls?

• Starch

• Glycogen

• Cellulose

• Chitin

Which of the following is NOT a function of proteins?

• Transport

• Energy storage

• Catalysis

• Genetic coding

What is the building block of nucleic acids?

• Amino acid

• Nucleotide

• Fatty acid

• Monosaccharide

Which of the following macromolecules can act as enzymes?

• Carbohydrates

• Lipids

• Proteins

• Nucleic acids