Practice Questions Macromolecule Quiz

________ are the building blocks of _______________ A. Polymers, monomers B. Protein, amino acids C. Monomers, Polymers D. Polymers, Dimers

Which of the following is not a type of macromolecule found in the human body? A. Protein B. Carbohydrates C. Calcium D. Nucleic Acids E. Lipids

BONUS QUESTION Which of the following scientists studies animals? A. Botanist B. Geologist C. Zoologist D. Archeologist

Which of the following is the monomer of nucleic acids? A. Fatty acids B. Amino acids C. Monosaccharides D. Nucleotides

Which of the following is the monomer for protein? A. Amino acids B. Nucleic acids C. Monosaccharides D. Fatty Acids

A chain of nucleotides makes up … A. Protein B. RNA or DNA C. Triglycerides D. Polysaccharides

If iodine turns black or purple in a solution, the solution must contain… A. Simple carbohydrates B. Protein C. Lipids D. Complex carbohydrates

What food would be best to eat the night before a race? A. Carbohydrates for energy B. Lipids for energy storage C. Protein for energy D. Nucleic acids

Which of the following is true about fats? A. They contain unsaturated fats B. They are liquid at room temperature C. They are most likely to be found in animal meat D. They are most likely to be from plant matter

Why do we need fats? A. Stores energy B. Insulation C. Protection of organs D. All of the above

Why do lipids not mix with water? A. Part of the fat molecule is hydrophobic B. Lipids are soluble in water C. Water is lipophobic D. They don’t get along

Monosaccharides that bond together make up… A. Disaccharide B. Polysaccharide C. Protein D. A and B

Fatty Acids bond together to form… A. Triglycerides B. Nucleic acids C. Protein D. Carbohydrates

A protein is made up of A. Nucleic acids B. Monosaccharide C. Amino acids D. Fatty acids

What reagent was used to test for the presence of protein? A. Biuret reagent B. Benedict’s reagent C. Iodine D. Sugar

What type of fat is better for your body? A. Saturated B. Unsaturated C. No fat D. Trans Fat

BONUS QUESTION What element contains 7 protons? A. Hydrogen B. Oxygen C. Nitrogen D. Sodium

What role do proteins play in the body? A. Transport oxygen B. Aid in hair and nail growth C. Skin pigmentation D. Repair muscles E. Energy F. A through D are correct

What food contains a high amount of carbohydrates? A. Pasta B. Bread C. Grains D. All of the above

If a dry food was placed on a paper towel and wet looking spots appeared, what might you assume is in the food? A. Carbohydrates B. Starch C. Protein D. Lipids E. Nucleic Acids

What foods contain nucleic acids? A. Any food that was once living B. Any food with protein C. Any food with lipids D. All foods

Which of the following is a monomer? A. Protein B. Amino acid C. Triglyceride D. Polysaccharide

What type of monomer makes up a triglyceride? A. Fatty acid B. Nucleic acid C. Monosaccharide D. Amino acid

What reagent is used to test for simple carbohydrates? A. Biuret’s B. Benedict’s Solution C. Iodine D. Paper towel test

What type of food would have a healthier type of lipid? A. Avocado B. Bacon C. Burger D. Pork

What type of macromolecule makes up the majority of the cell membrane? A. Carbohydrates B. Protein C. Lipids D. Nucleic Acids