BIOLOGY; MACROMOLECULES QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS

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BIOLOGY; MACROMOLECULES
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS

What are the four Macromolecules? - correct answer-
Carbohydrates, Lipids, Proteins, and Nucleic Acids




The Monomer of Carbohydrates - correct answer-
Monosaccharides (Galactose, Glucose or Fructose)




The Monomer of Proteins - correct answer- Amino Acids




The Monomer of Nucleic Acids - correct answer- Nucleotides




The Monomer of Lipids - correct answer- Glycerol and Fatty
Acid Chains (2-3)




The Function of Carbohydrates - correct answer- Short-term or
immediate Energy Source

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The Function of Lipids - correct answer- Long-term Energy
Source




The Function of Nucleic Acids - correct answer- Store and
Transmit your Genetic Information




The Function of Proteins - correct answer- 1. Controls the
Rates of Reactions
2. Fights Diseases
3. Forms Cell Structures
4. Regulates Cell Processes
5. Transports stuff In/Out of the Cell




Examples of Carbohydrates - correct answer-
Monosaccharides - Glucose, Fructose
Disaccharides
Polysaccharides




monosaccharides - correct answer- glucose, fructose