4 Macromolecules of Life Test Questions and Answers Rated A
1. macromolecule A giant molecule. It is made of carbon compounds.
2. proteins Compounds composed of nitrogen, carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen.
Some control cell processes, and the rate of reactions. Others form impor-
tant parts in cells, others move substances across membranes, while some
help fight diseases.
3. nucleic acids Compounds composed of hydrogen, oxygen, nitrogen, phosphorus, and
carbon. It stores and transmits genetic information.
4. lipids A compound made up of mostly hydrogen and carbon. Some store energy,
some form membranes and waterproof coverings
5. carbohydrates A compound made up of carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen atoms. It is the
main energy source for cell activities.
6. monomer A molecule that can be bonded to other identical molecules to form a
polymer. The prefix in the word means "one."
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1. macromolecule A giant molecule. It is made of carbon compounds.
2. proteins Compounds composed of nitrogen, carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen.
Some control cell processes, and the rate of reactions. Others form impor-
tant parts in cells, others move substances across membranes, while some
help fight diseases.
3. nucleic acids Compounds composed of hydrogen, oxygen, nitrogen, phosphorus, and
carbon. It stores and transmits genetic information.
4. lipids A compound made up of mostly hydrogen and carbon. Some store energy,
some form membranes and waterproof coverings
5. carbohydrates A compound made up of carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen atoms. It is the
main energy source for cell activities.
6. monomer A molecule that can be bonded to other identical molecules to form a
polymer. The prefix in the word means "one."
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