Macromolecules Quizs

What monomer is this?

• Amino acid - building block of proteins

• Glucose - primary energy source

• Nucleotide - building block of nucleic acids

• Fatty acid - building block of lipids

What is a polymer?

• A small molecule that cannot be broken down further.

• A large molecule made up of repeating subunits called monomers.

• A type of chemical reaction that forms new compounds.

• A mixture of different types of molecules.

What is the role of nucleic acids in cells?

• Storage and transmission of genetic information.

• Energy production in cells.

• Structural support for cell membranes.

• Catalysis of biochemical reactions.

What macromolecule is shown?

• Carbohydrate

• Protein

• Lipid

• Nucleic Acid

What macromolecule makes up MOST of the cell membrane?

• Proteins

• Carbohydrates

• Lipids (phospholipids)

• Nucleic acids

What macromolecule is this?

• Protein

• Carbohydrate

• Nucleic Acid (ATP)

• Lipid

What is the function of enzymes?

• To act as catalysts that speed up chemical reactions.

• To provide energy for cellular processes.

• To transport molecules across cell membranes.

• To store genetic information.

What is the relationship between monomers and macromolecules?

• Monomers are the building blocks of macromolecules.

• Macromolecules are made up of smaller molecules called dimers.

• Monomers and macromolecules are unrelated.

• Macromolecules are the same as monomers.

What macromolecule is shown?

• Protein

• Lipid

• Carbohydrate

• Nucleic Acid

What are proteins made of?

• Nucleotides

• Fatty acids

• Amino acids

• Carbohydrates