Macromolecules Quiz

What are macromolecules primarily composed of?

• Nitrogen

• Carbon

• Oxygen

• Hydrogen

Which of the following is a primary function of carbohydrates?

• Genetic information storage

• Short-term energy storage

• Insulation

• Long-term energy storage

What is the basic subunit of carbohydrates?

• Fatty acids

• Amino acids

• Monosaccharides

• Nucleotides

Which type of macromolecule is primarily responsible for long-term energy storage?

• Lipids

• Proteins

• Carbohydrates

• Nucleic acids

What is a unique feature of phospholipids in cell membranes?

• They form a single layer

• They are hydrophilic throughout

• They are composed of amino acids

• They have hydrophilic heads and hydrophobic tails

Which macromolecule is most diverse in function?

• Nucleic acids

• Proteins

• Lipids

• Carbohydrates

What is the primary structure of proteins determined by?

• The sequence of fatty acids

• The sequence of nucleotides

• The sequence of monosaccharides

• The sequence of amino acids

What is the main function of nucleic acids?

• Structural support

• Genetic information storage

• Insulation

• Energy storage

From where do we inherit our nucleic acids?

• From the food we eat

• From our environment

• From our own body synthesis

• From our parents

Which of the following is NOT a function of nucleic acids?

• Providing energy

• Expressing genetic information

• Transmitting genetic information

• Storing genetic information