EOC - Macromolecules

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5 questions

1

The diagram below represents a process that occurs in organisms. Which statements indicates what A and B in the boxes could represent?

Starch is broken down into proteins.

Starch is broken down into amino acids.

Protein is broken down into amino acids.

Protein is broken down into monosaccharides.

There are over 2000 kinds of edible insects in the world, and they are becoming an increasingly popular source of protein. One cup of cricket flour contains over 28 grams of protein.
The building blocks of the protein in the cricket flour are:

amino acids

nucleotides

monosaccarides

triglycerides

A scientist analyzing an unknown substance has determined that it consists of carbon, hydrogen and oxygen. During experimentation, she determines that the substance is soluble in oil but not in water. Which of the following macromolecules is the unknown substance most likely to be?

carbohydrate

lipid

nucleic acid

protein

Hormones are proteins that regulate many functions in the body, such as growth and cell differentiation. Which of the following does NOT describe a function of proteins in living organisms?

They catalyze biochemical reactions.

They provide support for connective tissues.

They serve as a short-term energy source for the body.

They carry molecules from one place to another in the body.

Carbohydrates are a type of biological macromolecules required to carry out life functions. Which of the following statements regarding carbohydrates is true?

They contain fatty acids and glycerol.

They are made of monomers called amino acids.

They are used by living things as the main source of energy.

They are used for structural support in living organisms.

The diagram below represents a process that occurs in organisms. Which statements indicates what A and B in the boxes could represent?

Starch is broken down into proteins.

Starch is broken down into amino acids.

Protein is broken down into amino acids.

Protein is broken down into monosaccharides.

There are over 2000 kinds of edible insects in the world, and they are becoming an increasingly popular source of protein.  One cup of cricket flour contains over 28 grams of protein.
The building blocks of the protein in the cricket flour are:

amino acids

nucleotides

monosaccarides

triglycerides

A scientist analyzing an unknown substance has determined that it consists of carbon, hydrogen and oxygen. During experimentation, she determines that the substance is soluble in oil but not in water.
 
Which of the following macromolecules is the unknown substance most likely to be?

carbohydrate

lipid

nucleic acid

protein

Hormones are proteins that regulate many functions in the body, such as growth and cell differentiation. Which of the following does NOT describe a function of proteins in living organisms?

They catalyze biochemical reactions.

They provide support for connective tissues.

They serve as a short-term energy source for the body.

They carry molecules from one place to another in the body.

Carbohydrates are a type of biological macromolecules required to carry out life functions. Which of the following statements regarding carbohydrates is true?

They contain fatty acids and glycerol.

They are made of monomers called amino acids.

They are used by living things as the main source of energy.

They are used for structural support in living organisms.

EOC - Macromolecules

EOC - Macromolecules

The diagram below represents a process that occurs in organisms. Which statements indicates what A and B in the boxes could represent?

There are over 2000 kinds of edible insects in the world, and they are becoming an increasingly popular source of protein. One cup of cricket flour contains over 28 grams of protein.The building blocks of the protein in the cricket flour are:

A scientist analyzing an unknown substance has determined that it consists of carbon, hydrogen and oxygen. During experimentation, she determines that the substance is soluble in oil but not in water. Which of the following macromolecules is the unknown substance most likely to be?

Hormones are proteins that regulate many functions in the body, such as growth and cell differentiation. Which of the following does NOT describe a function of proteins in living organisms?

Carbohydrates are a type of biological macromolecules required to carry out life functions. Which of the following statements regarding carbohydrates is true?

There are over 2000 kinds of edible insects in the world, and they are becoming an increasingly popular source of protein. One cup of cricket flour contains over 28 grams of protein.
The building blocks of the protein in the cricket flour are: