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What is the primary function of lipids in biological systems?
What is the primary function of lipids in biological systems?
- Store genetic information
- Catalyze biochemical reactions
- Cell membranes and energy storage (correct)
- Transport oxygen in the bloodstream
Which of the following macromolecules is responsible for storing genetic material?
Which of the following macromolecules is responsible for storing genetic material?
- Lipids
- Carbohydrates
- Nucleic acids (correct)
- Proteins
Which macromolecule is considered a polymer and consists of long chains made from repeating units?
Which macromolecule is considered a polymer and consists of long chains made from repeating units?
- Lipids
- Monosaccharides
- Nucleic acids
- Proteins (correct)
What term describes the building block of a polymer?
What term describes the building block of a polymer?
Which of the following is NOT classified as a polymer?
Which of the following is NOT classified as a polymer?
Among the following, which macromolecule provides structural support as well as energy storage?
Among the following, which macromolecule provides structural support as well as energy storage?
What is the function of proteins in biological systems?
What is the function of proteins in biological systems?
Which example correctly pairs a macromolecule with its primary function?
Which example correctly pairs a macromolecule with its primary function?
Which class of biological molecules includes saturated, unsaturated, and trans fats?
Which class of biological molecules includes saturated, unsaturated, and trans fats?
What are the basic building blocks of proteins?
What are the basic building blocks of proteins?
Which type of macromolecule is primarily responsible for genetic information?
Which type of macromolecule is primarily responsible for genetic information?
Among the four classes of biological molecules, which one includes sugars and starches?
Among the four classes of biological molecules, which one includes sugars and starches?
Which level of protein structure is characterized by the specific sequence of amino acids?
Which level of protein structure is characterized by the specific sequence of amino acids?
What distinguishes a monosaccharide from a polysaccharide?
What distinguishes a monosaccharide from a polysaccharide?
Which of the following molecules is NOT classified as a macromolecule?
Which of the following molecules is NOT classified as a macromolecule?
Which class of biological molecules is NOT responsible for energy storage?
Which class of biological molecules is NOT responsible for energy storage?
Which of the following is the simplest carbohydrate monomer?
Which of the following is the simplest carbohydrate monomer?
What is the purpose of carbohydrates in biological systems?
What is the purpose of carbohydrates in biological systems?
Which of the following is a common monosaccharide?
Which of the following is a common monosaccharide?
What is the molecular formula example of monosaccharides?
What is the molecular formula example of monosaccharides?
How are monosaccharides commonly named?
How are monosaccharides commonly named?
Which carbohydrate is primarily used in photosynthesis and energy storage?
Which carbohydrate is primarily used in photosynthesis and energy storage?
What distinguishes polysaccharides from monosaccharides?
What distinguishes polysaccharides from monosaccharides?
What is a characteristic of the structure of carbohydrates in aqueous solutions?
What is a characteristic of the structure of carbohydrates in aqueous solutions?
Which of the following is NOT a carbohydrate?
Which of the following is NOT a carbohydrate?
What is the general chemical formula for many monosaccharides?
What is the general chemical formula for many monosaccharides?
What is the main difference between regular corn syrup and high fructose corn syrup (HFCS)?
What is the main difference between regular corn syrup and high fructose corn syrup (HFCS)?
Which enzyme is responsible for the digestion of lactose?
Which enzyme is responsible for the digestion of lactose?
What primarily defines the structure and function of a polysaccharide?
What primarily defines the structure and function of a polysaccharide?
Which of the following is an example of a disaccharide?
Which of the following is an example of a disaccharide?
What type of polysaccharides are starch and glycogen classified as?
What type of polysaccharides are starch and glycogen classified as?
What is a key characteristic of structural polysaccharides?
What is a key characteristic of structural polysaccharides?
What health issue is caused by the lack of the enzyme lactase?
What health issue is caused by the lack of the enzyme lactase?
Which type of bond links monosaccharides to form disaccharides and polysaccharides?
Which type of bond links monosaccharides to form disaccharides and polysaccharides?
What is the primary component of plant cell walls?
What is the primary component of plant cell walls?
How do gut bacteria assist individuals who are lactose intolerant?
How do gut bacteria assist individuals who are lactose intolerant?
