Macromolecules Overview Quiz

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What is the primary function of carbohydrates?

To insulate and cushion the body

To make up the cell membrane

To store genetic information

To provide quick energy and energy storage (correct)

Which type of macromolecule is primarily used for energy storage in the body?

Carbohydrates

Proteins

Lipids (correct)

Nucleic Acids

What distinguishes proteins from other macromolecules?

Presence of phosphate groups

Presence of sugars

Presence of glycerol

Presence of nitrogen (correct)

Which of the following sugars is a disaccharide?

Sucrose Signup and view all the answers

Where does cellular respiration occur in eukaryotic cells?

Mitochondria Signup and view all the answers

What is the ratio of elements in carbohydrates?

1:2:1 Signup and view all the answers

Which macromolecule is responsible for making enzymes?

Proteins Signup and view all the answers

What type of reaction involves breaking down macromolecules?

Digestion Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary gas produced as a byproduct of alcoholic fermentation?

Carbon Dioxide Signup and view all the answers

Which process can temporarily occur in human muscles when oxygen is not available?

Lactic acid fermentation Signup and view all the answers

What is the main role of enzymes in biological systems?

To speed up chemical reactions Signup and view all the answers

What is the key difference between aerobic and anaerobic respiration?

Anaerobic respiration does not require oxygen Signup and view all the answers

In which part of plant cells does photosynthesis take place?

Chloroplasts Signup and view all the answers

What happens to an enzyme when it is denatured?

It loses its shape Signup and view all the answers

What is the outcome of the dehydration synthesis reaction?

Formation of larger molecules with water as a byproduct Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a characteristic of the carbon cycle?

Carbon moves between the atmosphere and living organisms Signup and view all the answers

What effect does deforestation have on the carbon cycle?

It decreases the amount of carbon dioxide absorbed Signup and view all the answers

What is the main reason the carbon cycle became unbalanced after the Industrial Revolution?

Burning of fossil fuels Signup and view all the answers

What does the substrate refer to in an enzymatic reaction?

The molecule the enzyme acts upon Signup and view all the answers

How do guard cells function in plants?

They open and close stomata to regulate gas exchange Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following describes hydrolysis?

A reaction that splits larger molecules into smaller ones using water Signup and view all the answers

What is the most significant storage location for carbon on Earth?

In rocks Signup and view all the answers

What are the building blocks of lipids?

Glycerol and fatty acids Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following elements is not present in carbohydrates?

Nitrogen Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of nucleic acids?

Storage and transfer of information Signup and view all the answers

Which food is primarily high in protein?

Fish Signup and view all the answers

What ratio defines the elemental composition of carbohydrates?

1:2:1 Signup and view all the answers

Which macromolecule is mainly responsible for the structure of cell membranes?

Lipids Signup and view all the answers

What is a disaccharide?

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

What type of macromolecule is insulin classified as?

Protein Signup and view all the answers

What is produced during lactic acid fermentation in human muscles?

Lactic acid Signup and view all the answers

What defines aerobic respiration?

It requires oxygen. Signup and view all the answers

What is the main byproduct of photosynthesis?

Oxygen Signup and view all the answers

What happens if an enzyme is not at its optimal pH?

The enzyme can denature. Signup and view all the answers

Which process describes the synthesis of larger molecules from smaller units?

Dehydration synthesis Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of guard cells in plants?

To regulate the opening and closing of stomata. Signup and view all the answers

What is a primary consequence of excessive reliance on fossil fuels since the Industrial Revolution?

Excessive carbon dioxide emissions. Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of enzymes in biochemical reactions?

To act as catalysts and speed up reactions. Signup and view all the answers

What is a key factor in maintaining homeostasis in plants?

Regulating water and gas exchange. Signup and view all the answers

What does hydrolysis involve?

Splitting a molecule into parts while consuming water. Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following processes occurs without the use of oxygen?

Alcoholic fermentation Signup and view all the answers

What is one of the major stores of carbon on Earth?

In the atmosphere Signup and view all the answers

What distinguishes anaerobic respiration from aerobic respiration?

Anaerobic respiration occurs without oxygen. Signup and view all the answers

Which statement is true about the carbon cycle?

It is a closed environmental system. Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Macromolecules

Carbohydrates:
- Monomers: Sugars
- Elements: Carbon, Hydrogen, Oxygen (1:2:1 ratio)
- Function: Quick energy, energy storage, plant cell walls
- Examples: Glucose, Fructose, Maltose, Sucrose, Starch, Glycogen
- Food Sources: Bread, potatoes, fruit, spaghetti, beans
Lipids:
- Monomers: Glycerol and Fatty Acids
- Elements: Carbon, Hydrogen, Oxygen (less oxygen than carbs)
- Function: Energy storage (twice as much as carbohydrates), cell membrane structure, cushioning, insulation, hormone production
- Examples: Fats, oils, waxes, hormones
- Food Sources: Butter, lard, olive oil, canola oil, vegetable oil
Nucleic Acids:
- Monomers: Nucleotides
- Elements: Carbon, Hydrogen, Oxygen, Nitrogen, Phosphorus
- Function: Store and transfer genetic information
- Examples: DNA, RNA
- Food Sources: All foods from living things
Proteins:
- Monomers: Amino Acids
- Elements: Carbon, Hydrogen, Oxygen, Nitrogen
- Function: Movement, hormones, immune system, enzymes, muscle, skin
- Examples: Insulin, Pepsin, Muscles, Skin
- Food Sources: Meats, fish, milk, cheese

Types of Reactions

Dehydration Synthesis: Combining smaller molecules to form a larger molecule, releasing water as a byproduct.
Hydrolysis: Breaking down a larger molecule into smaller molecules, using water.

Carbohydrate Classification

Monosaccharide: Single sugar unit (e.g., glucose)
Disaccharide: Two sugar units bonded together (e.g., sucrose)
Polysaccharide: Multiple sugar units bonded together (e.g., starch, glycogen)

Cellular Respiration

Aerobic Respiration: Requires oxygen, occurs in mitochondria, produces ATP, carbon dioxide, and water.
Anaerobic Respiration (Fermentation): Does not require oxygen.
- Alcoholic Fermentation: Sugar → Alcohol + CO₂ + ATP (e.g., yeast)
- Lactic Acid Fermentation: Sugar → Lactic Acid + ATP (e.g., muscle cells during strenuous exercise)

Photosynthesis

Synthesis reaction occurring in chloroplasts of plant cells.
Sunlight + Carbon Dioxide + Water → Sugar (glucose) + Oxygen

Enzymes

Function: Biological catalysts that speed up chemical reactions.
Structure: Proteins with specific shapes.
Optimal Conditions: Specific temperature and pH for optimal function.
Denaturation: Loss of shape due to high temperature and/or extreme pH, resulting in enzyme inactivity.
Lock and Key Model: Enzymes bind to specific substrates at their active site, catalyzing the reaction that produces products.
Dehydration Synthesis and Hydrolysis: Enzymes can catalyze these reactions.

The Carbon Cycle

Definition: Continuous movement of carbon atoms between Earth's atmosphere, hydrosphere (oceans), geosphere (rocks), biosphere (living organisms), and fossil fuels.
Balance: The cycle was relatively balanced until the Industrial Revolution.
Human Impacts: Burning fossil fuels, deforestation disrupt the balance.
Storage Locations: Rocks, atmosphere, oceans, living organisms, and fossil fuels.

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Test your knowledge on macromolecules including carbohydrates, lipids, nucleic acids, and proteins. Learn about their monomers, elements, functions, examples, and food sources. This quiz will help you understand their importance in biological systems.