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- 1. Multiple Choice
A large molecule made up of many similar or identical subunits is called
lipid
polymer
monomer
monosaccharide
- 2. Multiple Choice
What is a biological molecule?
organic molecule found in any organism
any living thing
any nonliving thing
the building block of life
- 3. Multiple Choice
What elements make up carbohydrates?
Carbon, hydrogen, nitrogen, oxygen
Sulfur, carbon, hydrogen
Glucose and fructose
Carbon, hydrogen, oxygen
- 4. Multiple Choice
How many carbon atoms are in the glucose molecule? _______
4
6
12
18
- 5. Multiple Choice
How many sugar units make up disaccharides?
1
2
3
4
- 6. Multiple Choice
Which statement about glucose’s molecular structure is correct?
It is a ring
It's a complex, multiple ring.
It's a complex, multiple ring that contains nitrogen.
None of the above.
- 7. Multiple Choice
Starch is an example of a polysaccharide found in plants. What is the monomer of starch (Hint: it is an example of a monosaccharide)?
Sucrose
Glucose
Glycogen
Lactose
- 8. Multiple Choice
What is the generalized structure of a carbohydrate?
(CH2O)n
(CH4)n
(C3H7O)n
(CCN)n
- 9. Multiple Choice
Which of the following is NOT a carbohydrate
Glucose
Sucrose
Glycine
Cellulose
Glycogen
- 10. Multiple Choice
Carbohydrates broken down into smaller molecules for what purpose?
to form cell membranes
to transmit genetic information
to form muscle
to provide energy
- 11. Multiple Choice
Which of the following would most likely qualify as a macromolecule?
Protein
DNA
RNA
Cellulose
All of the above
- 12. Multiple Choice
What is the primary function of carbohydrates in your body?
Speed up chemical reactions.
Give immediate energy.
Help to store energy.
Build cell walls in plants.
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