Macromolecules (Biomolecules)

Question 1

Macromolecule

Carbohydrates

Answer 1

Monosaccharides, Quick energy (e.g., glucose, starch)

Question 2

Macromolecule

Lipids

Answer 2

Fatty acids & glycerol, Long-term energy storage (e.g., fats, oils, phospholipids)

Question 3

Macromolecule

Proteins

Answer 3

Amino acids, Enzymes, structure (e.g., Hemoglobin, keratin)

Question 4

Macromolecule

Nucleic Acids

Answer 4

Nucleotides, Genetic material (e.g., DNA, RNA)

Question 5

Protein Structure Levels

Primary

Answer 5

Amino acid sequence

Question 6

Protein Structure Levels

Secondary

Answer 6

α-helices & β-sheets (hydrogen bonding)

Question 7

Protein Structure Levels

Tertiary

Answer 7

3D shape (due to R-group interactions)

Question 8

Protein Structure Levels

Quaternary

Answer 8

Multiple polypeptides (e.g., hemoglobin)