Duplicate of Macromolecules Review

Question 1

This monomer is called a(n):

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Nucleotide

Question 2

The name scientists give to the molecule pictured here is:

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Double helix

Question 3

Proteins' main function is as:

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Structural components

Question 4

What type of bonds hold amino acids together in a protein?

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peptide

Question 5

Pictured (C6H12O6) is the most important carbohydrate in Biology. What's its common name?

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Glucose

Question 6

This class of proteins act as chemical "messengers" between different parts of the body.

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Hormones

Question 7

This category of macromolecules includes DNA & RNA, our genetic material.

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Nucleic Acids

Question 8

The passing of traits from parents to their offspring through DNA is called:

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Heredity

Question 9

This polysaccharide is used by plants as a main component of their rigid cell wall.

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cellulose

Question 10

This polysaccharide is used for energy storage in plants

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starch

Question 11

This type of fat is typically from plant sources, and is liquid at room temperature.

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Unsaturated fat

Question 12

The molecule pictured here is the monomer of which macromolecule?

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Nucleic acid

Question 13

This category of fat, usually from an animal source, is solid at room temperature

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Saturated fat

Question 14

The building block of which macromolecule is pictured here?

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Lipid (fat)

Question 15

Group of molecules with long chains of simple sugars includes starches. glycogen, and cellulose

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Polysaccharides

Question 16

Lipids main function is as:

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Energy storage

Question 17

The individual pieces. or building blocks, of any macromolecule (polymer) are called:

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monomers

Question 18

Carbohydrates main function is:

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Energy source

Question 19

This blood protein is responsible for carrying oxygen on the red blood cells

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Hemoglobin

Question 20

This category of macromolecules includes fats, waxes, and steroids

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Lipids

Question 21

The building blocks of proteins are called:

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Amino Acids

Question 22

This category of macromolecules functions primarily as a quick energy source.

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Carbohydrates

Question 23

This protein is responsible for helping to control blood sugar levels.

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Insulin

Question 24

This is the form of carbohydrate storage used in animals (usually in the muscles and liver).

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Glycogen

Question 25

The term 'INSOLUBLE' means that a fat will not do what?

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Dissolve in water

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