Macromolecules Worksheet
An 11th-grade biology worksheet covering the four major types of macromolecules: carbohydrates, lipids, proteins, and nucleic acids.
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Macromolecules in Biology
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Read each question carefully and provide the best answer based on your knowledge of macromolecules.
1. Which of the following is NOT considered a major type of macromolecule?
Carbohydrates
Vitamins
Proteins
Nucleic acids
2. The monomer unit of a protein is an .
3. Lipids are characterized by their insolubility in .
4. Glucose is a simple sugar and is classified as a .
5. DNA and RNA are examples of carbohydrates.
True
False
6. Describe the primary functions of carbohydrates in living organisms.
Match each macromolecule with its primary function.
7. Proteins
a. Long-term energy storage
8. Lipids
b. Genetic information storage
9. Nucleic Acids
c. Structural support, enzymes, transport
10. Observe the image below. What type of macromolecule is primarily depicted, and what is its basic monomer unit?
