Basic Macromolecules practice questions

Question 1

What is the suffix of most enzymes?

Answer 1

-ase

most are also proteins

Question 2

Egg white and chicken are what macromolecule?

Answer 2

protein

Question 3

____ are the precursors to hormones

Answer 3

steroids (esp cholesterol)

Question 4

carb monomer has what ratio of C:H:O

Answer 4

CnH2nOn

Question 5

What is the primary function of fats?

Answer 5

energy storage as triglyceride

Question 6

What is the oxygen transporting pigment in muscle cell?

Answer 6

myoglobin

Question 7

How many amino acids are required to make all the proteins necessary for life?

Answer 7

20

Question 8

What biomolecules (2) are there for cellular ID?

Answer 8

glycoproteins AND glycolipids (both are carbs)

and also lipoproteins (a protein)