Exploring Macromolecules in Biology

What does the term 'macro' in macromolecules mean?

• Tiny

• Medium

• Small

• Large

What are the basic units that make up carbohydrates?

• Amino acids

• Fatty acids

• Monosaccharides

• Nucleotides

Which of the following is NOT a function of carbohydrates?

• Short-term energy storage

• Energy production

• Structural support in plants

• Hormone production

What are the two monomers that make up lipids?

• Amino acids and glycerol

• Fatty acids and glycerol

• Monosaccharides and glycerol

• Nucleotides and glycerol

Which of the following is a function of lipids?

• Short-term energy storage

• Cell communication

• Transport molecules

• Waterproofing

What is the monomer of proteins?

• Nucleotides

• Monosaccharides

• Fatty acids

• Amino acids

Which of the following is NOT a function of proteins?

• Cell communication

• Long-term energy storage

• Enzymes

• Transport molecules

What are nucleotides made up of?

• Phosphate, sugar, and nitrogen base

• Amino acids, sugar, and nitrogen base

• Fatty acids, sugar, and nitrogen base

• Monosaccharides, sugar, and nitrogen base

What is the primary function of nucleic acids?

• Energy production

• Structural support

• Control the function of the cell

• Waterproofing

Which of the following is an example of nucleic acids?

• DNA and RNA

• Proteins and enzymes

• Fats and oils

• Carbohydrates and lipids