A) What macromolecule is the primary source of energy for living cells? (1 point)
Proteins
Lipids
Carbohydrate
Nucleic acids
Carbohydrates are the primary source of energy for living cells.
A) Which macromolecule is primarily responsible for storing genetic information in cells? (1 point)
carbohydrates
lipids
proteins
nucleic acids
Nucleic acids, specifically DNA (deoxyribonucleic acid), are primarily responsible for storing genetic information in cells.
A) Which macromolecule serves as the main structural component of cell membranes? (1 point)
Lipids
Proteins
Carbohydrates
Nucleic Acids
Lipids serve as the main structural component of cell membranes.
A) What are the components of each macromolecule? What are they made of? Choose all that apply. (4 points)
Carbon Hydrogen Oxygen Nitrogen Phosphorous
Carbohydrate
Protein
Lipid
Nucleic Acid
The components of each macromolecule are:
Carbohydrate: Carbon, Hydrogen, Oxygen
Protein: Carbon, Hydrogen, Oxygen, Nitrogen, and sometimes Sulfur
Lipid: Carbon, Hydrogen, Oxygen
Nucleic Acid: Carbon, Hydrogen, Oxygen, Nitrogen, and Phosphorus