Macromolecules and Cells

Which of the following is a major macromolecule essential for life?

• Glucose

• Protein

• Oxygen

• Carbon dioxide

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What is the primary function of ribosomes in a cell?

• Energy production

• Protein synthesis

• DNA replication

• Lipid storage

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Which organelle is responsible for photosynthesis in plant cells?

• Mitochondria

• Chloroplast

• Nucleus

• Golgi apparatus

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Which type of cell lacks a nucleus?

• Eukaryotic cell

• Prokaryotic cell

• Plant cell

• Animal cell

What is the monomer unit of nucleic acids?

• Amino acid

• Nucleotide

• Fatty acid

• Monosaccharide

Which macromolecule is primarily responsible for storing genetic information?

• Carbohydrate

• Lipid

• Nucleic acid

• Protein

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Which of the following best describes the function of enzymes?

• They provide structural support to cells.

• They act as catalysts to speed up biochemical reactions.

• They store genetic information.

• They transport oxygen in the blood.

Which organelle is responsible for packaging and modifying proteins?

• Endoplasmic reticulum

• Golgi apparatus

• Lysosome

• Mitochondria

Which of the following is a function of the cell membrane?

• Protein synthesis

• Controlling the movement of substances in and out of the cell

• DNA replication

• Photosynthesis

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Which macromolecule is made up of amino acids?

• Carbohydrate

• Lipid

• Protein

• Nucleic acid

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