Understanding Macromolecules in Biology

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What is the structural unit of a protein?

  • Monosaccharide
  • Fatty Acid
  • Nucleotide
  • Amino acid (correct)

Which type of macromolecule is primarily comprised of Carbon?

  • Proteins
  • Nucleic acids
  • Carbohydrates
  • Lipids (correct)

What process involves forming a macromolecule by removing a molecule of water?

  • Polymerization
  • Dehydration Reaction (correct)
  • Denaturation
  • Hydrolysis Reaction

How many covalent bonds can carbon form due to its electron configuration?

<p>4 (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which element is NOT commonly found in organic macromolecules?

<p>Chlorine (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for a large group of monomers?

<p>Polymer (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which category of carbohydrates consists of a chain that might be branched or not?

<p>Polysaccharides (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which carbohydrate is a common structural support in cells and is made up of glucose monomers?

<p>Cellulose (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of lipids in living organisms?

<p>Long term energy stores (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which fatty acids have single bonds between neighboring carbons and are solid at room temperature?

<p>Saturated fatty acids (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the most common example of a disaccharide?

<p>Sucrose (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which carbohydrate is an important source of energy and is created by plants through photosynthesis?

<p>Glucose (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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