Macromolecules: Quiz

What are the four types of biological macromolecules?

• Carbohydrates, Lipids, Proteins, Nucleic Acids

• Sugars, Fats, Enzymes, DNA

• Glucose, Fatty Acids, Amino Acids, RNA

• Starch, Oils, Hormones, Genes

What is the primary function of carbohydrates in your body?

• Provide energy

• Build muscle

• Store vitamins

• Regulate hormones

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What three main elements make up the structure of every type of macromolecule studied in this chapter?

• Carbon, Hydrogen, Oxygen

• Nitrogen, Phosphorus, Sulfur

• Calcium, Potassium, Sodium

• Iron, Magnesium, Zinc

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What is the primary function of lipids in your body?

• To provide energy storage and insulation

• To build and repair tissues

• To carry oxygen in the blood

• To transmit nerve impulses

Which of the following substances is classified as a protein?

• Sucrose

• Insulin

• Starch

• Lactose

How many amino acids are found in the human body?

• 20

• 22

• 18

• 24

What type of macromolecule contains the genetic information for all living things?

• Carbohydrates

• Proteins

• Lipids

• Nucleic acids

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What word should you always associate with “lipids”?

• Proteins

• Carbohydrates

• Fats

• Vitamins

What is the main purpose of an enzyme?

• To provide energy for reactions

• To speed up chemical reactions

• To act as a structural component

• To store genetic information

Enzymes are mainly which macromolecules?

• Carbohydrates

• Proteins

• Lipids

• Nucleic acids

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