Which of the following statements is FALSE about macromolecules?(1 point)

Question

Responses

They are formed by linking smaller molecules together.
They are formed by linking smaller molecules together.

All macromolecules have the same basic structure.
All macromolecules have the same basic structure.

They are essential for all living organisms.
They are essential for all living organisms.

They all contain the elements carbon, hydrogen and oxygen.
They all contain the elements carbon, hydrogen and oxygen.
Question 2
Which of the following is NOT a macromolecule?(1 point)
Responses

Lipid
Lipid

Sodium
Sodium

Carbohydrate
Carbohydrate

Protein
Protein
Question 3
Identify the elements present in each of the following macromolecules(4 points)
Carbon Hydrogen Oxygen Nitrogen Phosphorous
Carbohydrate

Protein

Lipid

Nucleic Acid

Question 4
Which macromolecule is responsible for storing and transmitting genetic information?(1 point)
Responses

Carbohydrate
Carbohydrate

Lipid
Lipid

DNA
DNA

Protein
Protein
Question 5
What is the primary building block of proteins?(1 point)
Responses

Fatty acids
Fatty acids

Amino acids
Amino acids

Nucleotides
Nucleotides

Monosaccharides
Monosaccharides
Question 6
What is the main function of enzymes in biological systems?(1 point)
Responses

To provide energy
To provide energy

To act as structural components
To act as structural components

To store genetic information
To store genetic information

To speed up chemical reactions
To speed up chemical reactions
Question 7
What is the monomer of nucleic acids?(1 point)
Responses

Glucose
Glucose

Nucleotide
Nucleotide

Amino acid
Amino acid

Fatty acid
Fatty acid
Question 8
What are the two main types of nucleic acids?(1 point)
Responses

Amino acids and proteins
Amino acids and proteins

DNA and RNA
DNA and RNA

ATP and NADH
ATP and NADH

Ribose and Deoxyribose
Ribose and Deoxyribose
Question 9
What element is found in all four macromolecules?(1 point)
Responses

Iron
Iron

Calcium
Calcium

Nitrogen
Nitrogen

Carbon
Carbon
Question 10
Which type of macromolecule is an enzyme?(1 point)
Responses

Carbohydrate
Carbohydrate

Nucleic Acid
Nucleic Acid

Lipid
Lipid

Protein
Protein
Question 11
The digestion of food involves the body's use of enzymes to assist in breaking down organic compounds. The following chart illustrates the amount of time necessary for protein digestion in varying conditions.

Digestion Rates of Proteins

Reaction Seconds
Protein only 60
Protein + acid 30
Protein + acid + enzyme 10
This chart provides evidence that enzymes -

(1 point)
Responses

speed up chemical reactions
speed up chemical reactions

maintain a specific pH
maintain a specific pH

slow down chemical reactions
slow down chemical reactions

dissolve in water
dissolve in water
Question 12
Which macromolecule contains genetic information?(1 point)
Responses

Lipids
Lipids

Nucleic Acids
Nucleic Acids

Carbohydrates
Carbohydrates

Proteins
Proteins
Question 13
What is the main function of carbohydrates in the body?(1 point)
Responses

Form cell membranes
Form cell membranes

Store genetic information
Store genetic information

Provide energy
Provide energy

Catalyze chemical reactions
Catalyze chemical reactions
Question 14
Using the word bank below, identify the primary function of each macromolecule.(4 points)
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Macromolecule Function Monomer Examples
Carbohydrates Response area Monosaccharides
glucose
fructose
cellulose

Lipids Response area Glycerol with fatty acids oils
fats
steroids
Proteins Response area Amino acid enzymes
antibodies
keratin
Nucleic acids Response area Nucleotide DNA
RNA

options short term energy, stores gentic information, long term energy, strucatl support and immunity
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Answer 1

Based on your questions about macromolecules, here are the answers to each question:

Question 1 Which of the following statements is FALSE about macromolecules?

• False Statement: All macromolecules have the same basic structure.

Question 2 Which of the following is NOT a macromolecule?

• Response: Sodium

Question 3 Identify the elements present in each of the following macromolecules:

| Macromolecule | Carbon | Hydrogen | Oxygen | Nitrogen | Phosphorus | |-----------------|--------|----------|--------|----------|------------| | Carbohydrate | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | No | | Protein | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | | Lipid | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | No | | Nucleic Acid | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |

Question 4 Which macromolecule is responsible for storing and transmitting genetic information?

• Response: DNA

Question 5 What is the primary building block of proteins?

• Response: Amino acids

Question 6 What is the main function of enzymes in biological systems?

• Response: To speed up chemical reactions

Question 7 What is the monomer of nucleic acids?

• Response: Nucleotide

Question 8 What are the two main types of nucleic acids?

• Response: DNA and RNA

Question 9 What element is found in all four macromolecules?

• Response: Carbon

Question 10 Which type of macromolecule is an enzyme?

• Response: Protein

Question 11 The digestion of food involves the body's use of enzymes to assist in breaking down organic compounds. This chart provides evidence that enzymes -

• Response: speed up chemical reactions

Question 12 Which macromolecule contains genetic information?

• Response: Nucleic Acids

Question 13 What is the main function of carbohydrates in the body?

• Response: Provide energy

Question 14 Using the word bank below, identify the primary function of each macromolecule:

| Macromolecule | Function | Monomer | Examples | |-----------------|-------------------------------|------------------|---------------------------------| | Carbohydrates | short term energy | Monosaccharides | glucose, fructose, cellulose | | Lipids | long term energy | Glycerol with fatty acids | oils, fats, steroids | | Proteins | structural support and immunity| Amino acid | enzymes, antibodies, keratin | | Nucleic acids | stores genetic information | Nucleotide | DNA, RNA |

These answers provide a comprehensive overview of macromolecules and their functions in biological systems.