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Which macromolecule forms a double layer as the primary structure of cell membranes?

A
fats
B
oils
C
phospholipids
D
steroids
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If Tyler does not eat a diet that includes essential amino acids, his cells will not be able to build

A
nucleic acids.
B
certain proteins.
C
cell membranes.
D
certain carbohydrates.
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The picture shows a jar of honey.Which statement is correct about this food?

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It contains disaccharides, a complex type of lipid.
B
It contains monosaccharides, the simplest carbohydrate
C
It contains starch, which gives it a sweet taste.
D
It contains lipids, which give it a sweet taste.
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Which statement best describes the components of nucleic acids?

A
They are made up of chains of amino acids.
B
They are made up of carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen only.
C
They are made up almost entirely of carbon and hydrogen.
D
They are made up of nitrogenous bases, sugars, and phosphates.
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How are proteins and nucleic acids related?

A
They both provide energy.
B
They both carry genetic information.
C
The structure of proteins is determined by nucleic acids.
D
The subunits of nucleic acids are also the subunits of proteins.
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How does a dietician help a patient?

A
A dietician treats vision problems.
B
A dietician cures genetic disorders.
C
A dietician performs surgery on patients to improve digestion.
D
A dietician helps patients get the proper amount of nutrients.
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Sebastian wants to make ball-and-stick models of the four macromolecules. He has colored balls for each of the elements in these molecules, including the following. red: hydrogen black: carbon purple: oxygen green: nitrogenWhich molecule could he make that consists of long chains of red and black colored balls?

A
carbohydrates
B
lipids
C
nucleic acids
D
proteins
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Which substance is a nucleic acid?

A
amino acid
B
fat
C
polysaccharide
D
RNA
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Cellulose is found throughout the cell walls of plant cells. Cellulose makes cell walls rigid, which indicates that cellulose is a

A
carbohydrate.
B
lipid.
C
nucleic acid.
D
protein.
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The picture shows a carafe of olive oil.What is one of the primary functions of this food in the body?

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A
building proteins
B
storing energy
C
providing structure to cell walls
D
carrying genetic information

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Macromolecules Answers — FL-2000315-Biology 1 CR