10 Questions
Which of the following macromolecules is NOT included in the four main types mentioned in the text?
Nucleic acids
What are the subunits of macromolecules called?
Monomers
Which type of macromolecule serves as cell structures and cellular energy sources?
Carbohydrates
How are monosaccharides classified?
Based on the number of carbon atoms
What is the difference between aldoses and ketoses?
Aldoses have a carbonyl group at the end of the carbon chain, while ketoses have a carbonyl group in the middle of the carbon chain
Which of the following best defines bioenergetics?
The study of energy transformations in living organisms
What is energy defined as?
The capacity to do work
What does thermodynamics study?
The changes in energy that accompany events in the universe
What do thermodynamic measurements help determine?
The direction that events will take and whether an input of energy is required
What does a living cell require to maintain a high level of activity?
To acquire and expend energy
Quiz: Macromolecules and Carbohydrates - Test your knowledge on the four main types of macromolecules and their functions, including carbohydrates. Explore the role of carbohydrates as cell structures and cellular energy sources. Identify the monomers and polymers that make up these essential biomolecules. Instructor: Prof. P. DiMarzio.
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