Biological Macromolecules: Carbohydrates

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What are the building blocks of proteins?

Fatty acids

Amino acids (correct)

Phosphate groups

Nucleotides

Which of the following is NOT an essential amino acid?

Histidine

Glycine (correct)

Tryptophan

Valine

What is the primary function of lipids in the body?

To form the structure of animal tissues

To store and express genetic information

To yield high energy (correct)

To act as a catalyst in biological processes

What is the primary component of phospholipids?

Phosphate groups Signup and view all the answers

Which molecule encodes the information for protein synthesis in a cell?

DNA Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of carbohydrates in the body?

To provide energy to cells Signup and view all the answers

What is a disaccharide?

A carbohydrate made up of two monosaccharides Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is an example of a disaccharide?

Lactose Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of proteins in the body?

To facilitate growth and repair Signup and view all the answers

What are the three most common elements that make up carbohydrates?

Carbon, Hydrogen, Oxygen Signup and view all the answers

Which amino acids are considered essential for humans?

Phenylalanine, lysine, valine, tryptophan, histidine, methionine, leucine, isoleucine, and threonine Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of lipids mentioned in the text?

To yield high energy Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of proteins mentioned in the text?

To serve as a structural component in animal tissues Signup and view all the answers

What molecule is responsible for encoding the information for protein synthesis in a cell, according to the text?

Deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of phospholipids mentioned in the text?

To store and express genetic information Signup and view all the answers

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