Introduction to Macromolecules

Which macromolecule stores energy, insulates us, and makes up the cell membrane?

• lipids

• proteins

• carbohydrates

• nucleic acids

Proteins are made of monomers called ___________

• Nucleotides

• Monosaccharides

• Amino Acids

• Glycerol and fatty acids

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DNA and RNA are examples of 

• Carbohydrates

• Lipids

• Proteins

• Nucleic Acids

Nucleotides are monomers of

• Carbohydrates

• Lipids

• Proteins

• Nucleic Acids

Monosaccharides are monomers of

• Carbohydrates

• Lipids

• Proteins

• Nucleic Acids

Waxes, oils and fats are examples of

• Carbohydrates

• Lipids

• Proteins

• Nucleic Acids

What is the function of nucleic acids?

• store genetic information

• store energy (long-term)

• store energy (short-term)

• build skin, hair, nails, muscles

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Lipids can be digested into what smaller subunits?

• nucleic acids

• amino acids

• fatty acids

• glucose

All organic compounds contain the element

• carbon

• nitrogen

• phosphorus

• sulfur

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Sugar belongs to which class of macromolecules?

• proteins

• lipids

• nucleic acids

• carbohydrates