Biology
Macromolecule Quiz
Name: _____________________
1. What are the four macromolecules that all life needs to survive? List them below (2 points)
2. Explain the difference between a monomer and a polymer.
3. _____________ is the one macromolecule that we cannot eat, and does not store energy. Instead of
eating it, we get this macromolecule from ________________________________ (2 points)
Biology
Macromolecule Quiz
Name: _____________________
1. What are the four macromolecules that all life needs to survive? List them below (2 points)
2. Explain the difference between a monomer and a polymer.
3. _____________ is the one macromolecule that we cannot eat, and does not store energy. Instead of
eating it, we get this macromolecule from ________________________________ (2 points)
4. Which macromolecule(s) store short term energy? (2 points)
5. Which macromolecule(s) store long term energy? (2 points)
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Oils, butters, and heavy foods all contain this macromolecule: _____________________ (1 point)
Bread, sugary foods, potatoes, and pasta all contain this macromolecule: _________________(1 point)
Meats, beans, nuts, and yogurt all contain this macromolecule: __________________ (1 point)
Genetic material such as DNA and RNA contains this macromolecule: ____________________ (1 point)
Extra Credit: For the following statements, write T on the line if it is true, or F if it is false. (1 point each)
10. ____ Our bodies break down proteins for energy.
11. ____ Our bodies break down nucleic acids for energy.
12. ____ When plants go through photosynthesis, they produce lipids.
1. Which macromolecule(s) store short term energy? (2 points)
2. Which macromolecule(s) store long term energy? (2 points)
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Oils, butters, and heavy foods all contain this macromolecule: _____________________ (1 point)
Bread, sugary foods, potatoes, and pasta all contain this macromolecule: _________________(1 point)
Meats, beans, nuts, and yogurt all contain this macromolecule: __________________ (1 point)
Genetic material such as DNA and RNA contains this macromolecule: ____________________ (1 point)
Extra Credit: For the following statements, write T on the line if it is true, or F if it is false. (1 point each)
7. ____ Our bodies break down proteins for energy.
8. ____ Our bodies break down nucleic acids for energy.
9. ____ When plants go through photosynthesis, they produce lipids.