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Duplicate of Macromolecules Review
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Macromolecule (Organic molecule) review, not including enzymes
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The name scientists give to the molecule pictured here is:
Double stairwell
Double helix
Spiral helix
Twisted Werner
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This polysaccharide is used for energy storage in plants
maltose
glucose
starch
cellulose
3
Proteins' main function is as:
Energy source
Heredity
Insulation
Structural components
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This class of proteins act as chemical "messengers" between different parts of the body.
Hormones
Enzymes
Hemoglobins
Histones
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The individual pieces. or building blocks, of any macromolecule (polymer) are called:
monomers
triglycerides
monosaccharides
unimers
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This type of fat is typically from plant sources, and is liquid at room temperature.
Unsaturated fat
Steroids
Phospholipids
Saturated fat
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Group of molecules with long chains of simple sugars includes starches. glycogen, and cellulose
Monosaccharides
Disaccharides
Polysaccharides
Simple Carbohydrates
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The term 'INSOLUBLE' means that a fat will not do what?
Dissolve in water
Break down in heat
Denature in high pH
React with oxygen
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Pictured (C
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H
12
O
6
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is the most important carbohydrate in Biology. What's its common name?
Glucose
Sucrose
Amylose
Lactose
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This category of macromolecules includes DNA & RNA, our genetic material.
Lipids
Nucleic Acids
Carbohydrates
Proteins
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This category of macromolecules includes fats, waxes, and steroids
Lipids
Nucleic Acids
Carbohydrates
Proteins
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This monomer is called a(n):
Triglyceride
Amino acid
Nucleotide
Monosaccharide
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Carbohydrates main function is:
Energy source
Genetic info
Structure
Energy storage
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What type of bonds hold amino acids together in a protein?
hydrogen
peptide
covalent
ionic
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This protein is responsible for helping to control blood sugar levels.
Actin
Amylase
Insulin
Hemoglobin
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The building block of which macromolecule is pictured here?
Lipid (fat)
Carbohydrate
Protein
Nucleic acid
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This blood protein is responsible for carrying oxygen on the red blood cells
Hemoglobin
Adrenaline
Insulin
Myosin
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The molecule pictured here is the monomer of which macromolecule?
Nucleic acid
Protein
Carbohydrate
Lipid
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This category of fat, usually from an animal source, is solid at room temperature
Saturated fat
Phospholipid
Cerumen
Unsaturated fat
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The building blocks of proteins are called:
Nucleotides
Triglycerides
Amino Acids
Monosaccharides
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This category of macromolecules functions primarily as a quick energy source.
Nucleic Acids
Lipids
Proteins
Carbohydrates
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Lipids main function is as:
Quick energy
Energy storage
Enzyme action
Protein production
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This is the form of carbohydrate storage used in animals (usually in the muscles and liver).
Sucrose
Glycogen
Cellulose
Starch
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The passing of traits from parents to their offspring through DNA is called:
Histology
Genomics
Sociology
Heredity
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This polysaccharide is used by plants as a main component of their rigid cell wall.
cellulose
Starch
Sucrose
Glycogen
