Biology Exam Prep: Macromolecules Q&A with
Detailed Explanations [updated 2025]
1. What are nucleic acids made up of?
hydrogen, oxygen, nitrogen, carbon, phosphorus
2. monomer
single molecule; small chemical unit that makes up a polymer
3. What are the four Macromolecules?
Carbohydrates, Lipids, Proteins, and Nucleic Acids
4. The Monomer of Carbohydrates
Monosaccharides (Galactose, Glucose or Fructose)
5. The Monomer of Proteins
Amino Acids
6. The Monomer of Nucleic Acids
Nucleotides
, 7. The Monomer of Lipids
Glycerol and Fatty Acid Chains (2-3)
8. The Function of Carbohydrates
Short-term or immediate Energy Source
9. The Function of Lipids
Long-term Energy Source
10.The Function of Nucleic Acids
Store and Transmit your Genetic Information
11.The Function of Proteins
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
Detailed Explanations [updated 2025]
1. What are nucleic acids made up of?
hydrogen, oxygen, nitrogen, carbon, phosphorus
2. monomer
single molecule; small chemical unit that makes up a polymer
3. What are the four Macromolecules?
Carbohydrates, Lipids, Proteins, and Nucleic Acids
4. The Monomer of Carbohydrates
Monosaccharides (Galactose, Glucose or Fructose)
5. The Monomer of Proteins
Amino Acids
6. The Monomer of Nucleic Acids
Nucleotides
, 7. The Monomer of Lipids
Glycerol and Fatty Acid Chains (2-3)
8. The Function of Carbohydrates
Short-term or immediate Energy Source
9. The Function of Lipids
Long-term Energy Source
10.The Function of Nucleic Acids
Store and Transmit your Genetic Information
11.The Function of Proteins
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
