Macromolecules Lesson

What group is identifiable at the end of a lipid chain?

• Hydroxyl group

• Amino group

• Carboxyl group

• Phosphate group

Which of the following is a common characteristic of lipids?

• Soluble in water

• Insoluble in water

• Highly reactive

• Electrically charged

Which of the following is a function of lipids in the body?

• DNA replication

• Hormone production

• Protein synthesis

• Photosynthesis

What is one of the functions of lipids in animals, plants, and fruits?

• Conduct electricity

• Waterproof surfaces

• Absorb light

• Produce sound

What is a function of proteins?

• Adipose tissue

• insulation

• genetic info

• Enzymes for reactions

What do we associate RNA with?

• storing energy

• copying genetic information

• muscle function

• cell structure

Which of the following is NOT a function of lipids?

• Energy storage

• Structural component of cell membranes

• Hormone production

• Oxygen transport

What is a key structural component of nucleic acids?

• Amino group

• Hydroxyl group

• Phosphate group

• Carboxyl group

For every 2 hydrogen atoms in a carbohydrate, how many oxygen atoms are there?

• 1

• 2

• 3

• 4

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS1-1

What is a function of lipid?

• structural support

• cushions organs

• stores genetic info