Lesson Worksheet: Biological Macromolecules Biology
In this worksheet, we will practice describing key components found in the cells of organisms, including inorganic and organic compounds and large biological molecules.
Q1:
Put the following structures in the order in which they are organized in the human body, from largest to smallest: cells, molecules, atoms, organelles
- ACells organelles molecules atoms
- BOrganelles molecules atoms cells
- COrganelles cells molecules atoms
- DAtoms molecules organelles cells
Q2:
Which of the following molecules is classified as organic?
- AOxygen
- BGlucose
- CCarbon dioxide
- DSodium chloride
- EWater
Q3:
Put the following structures in the order in which they are organized in the human body, from smallest to largest: tissues, cells, organ systems, organs.
- ACells organs tissues organ systems
- BCells tissues organs organ systems
- CTissues organs organ systems cells
- DOrgan systems organs tissues cells
Q4:
Which of the following molecules is classified as inorganic?
- ALipid
- BCarbohydrate
- CWater
- DDNA
- EProtein
Q5:
What is a defining feature of an organic molecule found in a living organism?
- AIt contains hydrogen bonds.
- BIt cannot be broken down into smaller subunits.
- CIt contains carbon and hydrogen linked together.
- DIt does not contain hydrogen atoms.
Q6:
What is a biological macromolecule?
- AA small organic molecule made up of one type of element
- BA large organic compound made up of smaller molecules
- CA large inorganic molecule made up of at least two different elements
- DA small inorganic compound made up of a few different elements
Q7:
Proteins, carbohydrates and nucleic acids are considered biological macromolecules. Which of the following best describes their basic structure?
- AThey are molecules of the same size (monomers) that are made up of repeating units (polymers).
- BThey are long or large molecules (polymers) that are made up of smaller subunits (monomers) joined together.
- CThey are small molecules (polymers) that are made up of smaller atoms (monomers) joined together.
Q8:
Biological macromolecules can be formed from subunits (monomers) joining together in a chain. What is the name of this general process?
- AHydrolysis
- BDifferentiation
- CCentrifugation
- DMonomerization
- EPolymerization
Q9:
Which of the following is not one of the 4 major groups of biological macromolecules?
- AFibers
- BProteins
- CNucleic acids
- DLipids
- ECarbohydrates
Q10:
What is a defining feature of an inorganic molecule found in a living organism?
- AIt is excreted as waste.
- BIt does not contain any carbon–hydrogen bonds.
- CIt contains chloride atoms.
- DIt cannot be broken down into smaller subunits.
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