Question

macromolecule matching
read each of the statements below and select which macromolecule is being described.

1. made of monomers called amino acids
2. contains the elements carbon, hydrogen, oxygen, and nitrogen
3. one type is called a polysaccharide
4. group contains fats and oils
5. the function is energy and structure
6. dna and rna are examples
7. chicken and nuts have high amounts
8. made of monomers called nucleotides
9. can be saturated or unsaturated
10. contains the elements carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen
11. functions include enzymes, muscle contraction, and cell transport (has many others too)
12. glucose is an example
13. the monomer consists of a sugar, a phosphate, and a nitrogenous base
14. made of monomers called monosaccharides
15. insulin is an example
16. contains the elements carbon, hydrogen, nitrogen, and phosphorus
17. the function is energy storage, body insulation, and make up cell membranes
18. starch and cellulose are examples
19. these are all hydrophobic
20. candies and pasta would have high amounts.

a. carbohydrates
b. lipids
c. proteins
d. nucleic acids

Explanation:

1. Proteins are made of amino - acid monomers.
2. Proteins contain C, H, O, N.
3. Polysaccharides are a type of carbohydrate.
4. Fats and oils are lipids.
5. Carbohydrates function in energy and structure.
6. DNA and RNA are nucleic acids.
7. Chicken and nuts are high in proteins.
8. Nucleic acids are made of nucleotides.
9. Lipids can be saturated or unsaturated.
10. Carbohydrates contain C, H, O.
11. Proteins have functions like enzymes, muscle contraction etc.
12. Glucose is a carbohydrate.
13. Nucleotide is the monomer of nucleic acids.
14. Carbohydrates are made of monosaccharides.
15. Insulin is a protein.
16. Nucleic acids contain C, H, N, P.
17. Lipids function in energy storage etc.
18. Starch and cellulose are carbohydrates.
19. Lipids are hydrophobic.
20. Candies and pasta are high in carbohydrates.

Answer:

1. C. Proteins
2. C. Proteins
3. A. Carbohydrates
4. B. Lipids
5. A. Carbohydrates
6. D. Nucleic Acids
7. C. Proteins
8. D. Nucleic Acids
9. B. Lipids
10. A. Carbohydrates
11. C. Proteins
12. A. Carbohydrates
13. D. Nucleic Acids
14. A. Carbohydrates
15. C. Proteins
16. D. Nucleic Acids
17. B. Lipids
18. A. Carbohydrates
19. B. Lipids
20. A. Carbohydrates