Biological Macromolecules Quiz

What are the smaller units that make up proteins called?

• Monosaccharides

• Amino acids

• Fatty acids

• Nucleotides

Which of the following is a function of carbohydrates?

• Genetic information storage

• Hormone regulation

• Energy storage

• Cell membrane structure

What is the term for molecules constructed by linking many smaller molecules together?

• Nucleotides

• Amino acids

• Monomers

• Polymers

Which biomolecule is primarily responsible for the structure of cell membranes?

• Nucleic acids

• Proteins

• Lipids

• Carbohydrates

What type of biological macromolecule is DNA?

• Lipid

• Nucleic acid

• Carbohydrate

• Protein

Which of the following is a disaccharide?

• Glucose

• Fructose

• Sucrose

• Cellulose

What is the primary function of proteins in the body?

• Energy storage

• Structural support

• Genetic information

• Cell signaling

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of lipids?

• Hydrophobic

• Energy storage

• Composed of carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen

• Soluble in water

What are the building blocks of nucleic acids?

• Monosaccharides

• Amino acids

• Nucleotides

• Fatty acids

Which of the following is a function of nucleic acids?

• Carrying genetic information

• Structural support

• Cell signaling

• Energy storage