10 Questions
What are proteins composed of?
Amino acid residues
Which type of macromolecule is soluble in nonpolar solvents?
Lipids
What are polysaccharides?
Long polymer chains of sugars
What are the main components of cell membranes?
Phospholipids
What does it mean for a molecule to be amphipathic?
It has both hydrophilic and hydrophobic parts
Which type of macromolecule is characterized by long polymer chains of sugars?
Polysaccharides
What is the main component of cell membranes?
Lipids
Which macromolecule is composed of one glycerol molecule and three fatty acids?
Lipids
What type of macromolecule has a hydrophilic 'head' and two hydrophobic 'tails' derived from fatty acids?
Lipids
Which type of macromolecule is characterized by having both hydrophilic and hydrophobic parts?
Lipids
Test your knowledge of macromolecules with this quiz! From lipids and proteins to polysaccharides and nucleic acids, this quiz covers the basics of these important biomolecules.
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