Introduction to Biological Macromolecules

Which of the following is considered as the building blocks of protein?

• a. amino acids

• b. nucleic acids

• c. nucleotides

• d. polypeptides

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Which biomolecular group carries and passes on the hereditary information of the organism?

• a. carbohydrates

• b. lipids

• c. nucleic acids

• d. proteins

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Atom is the basic unit of a chemical element. What are the atoms that make up carbohydrates?

• a. C and H

• b. C, H and N

• c. C, H and O

• d. C, H, O and N

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What type of macromolecule is being represented in this image? 

• carbohydrate

• lipid

• protein

• nucleic acid

Match the following compounds as one of the macromolecules

• Protein

• Enzyme

• nucleic acid

• Starch

• Carbohydrates

• Fatty Acids

• lipid

• DNA

CHO, CHO, CHON and CHONP represents the macromolecules in this specific order: ​ (a)   , ​ (b)   , ​ (c)   and ​ (d)   .

• Carbohydrates

• Lipids

• Proteins

• Nucleic Acids

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Match the following large molecules with their smaller subunit (smaller molecules)

• carbohydrates

• amino acid

• protein

• sugar

• fat

• fatty acid

Answer explanation

Be sure to check your notes if you got any of these incorrect.

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Which organic molecule gives fast source of energy?

• a. carbohydrates

• b. lipids

• c. nucleic acids

• d. proteins

Which nutrient group is used in the composition of waxes and responsible for insulation of some organisms?

• a. carbohydrates

• b. lipids

• c. nucleic acids

• d. proteins

The excessive consumption of carbohydrates is converted into which polysaccharide that is stored in the liver and in muscles?

• a. creatinine

• b. glycogen

• c. hemoglobin

• d. uric acid

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