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Which of the following is NOT a macromolecule?

Carbohydrates
Proteins
Lipids
Water

What is the monomer of carbohydrates?

Amino acids
Monosaccharides
Nucleotides
Fatty acids

Which of the following is a polysaccharide?

Glucose
Fructose
Starch
Fructose

The main function of carbohydrates in the body is:

Store genetic information
Provide quick energy
Build cell membranes
Catalyze chemical reactions

Proteins are made up of which monomers?

Fatty acids
Amino acids
Nucleotides
Monosaccharides

Which of the following is a function of proteins?

Long-term energy storage
Carry genetic information
Act as enzymes and hormones
Provide insulation

Which element is found in proteins but not in carbohydrates and lipids?

Carbon
Hydrogen
Nitrogen
Oxygen

Lipids are primarily used for:

Quick energy
Long-term energy storage and insulation
Storing genetic information
Transporting oxygen

The basic building blocks of lipids are:

Glycerol and fatty acids
Amino acids
Monosaccharides
Nucleotides

Which of the following lipids is an important component of cell membranes?

Triglyceride
Phospholipid
Cholesterol
Wax

The monomers of nucleic acids are called:

Amino acids
Monosaccharides
Nucleotides
Fatty acids

Which two types of nucleic acids are found in cells?

DNA and RNA
DNA and ATP
RNA and protein
DNA and glucose

The main function of DNA is to:

Store genetic information
Provide energy for cells
Speed up chemical reactions
Act as a structural protein

Which macromolecule is the main component of enzymes?

Lipids
Proteins
Carbohydrates
Nucleic acids

Which statement is TRUE about macromolecules?

Lipids are made of nucleotides
Proteins are made of amino acids
Carbohydrates are made of fatty acids
Nucleic acids are made of glycerol and fatty acids

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Macromolecules