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Which subject	Science
What age group	Year or Grade 10
What topic	Macromolecules
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Number of questions	15
Number of answers	4
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Grade 10 Science Quiz: Macromolecules

Instructions

Please read each question carefully and select the best answer from the options provided.

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1. What are macromolecules?

   • A. Small molecules that form compounds
   • B. Large, complex molecules essential for life
   • C. Simple sugars and amino acids
   • D. Chemicals that cannot form bonds

2. Which of the following is NOT one of the four main types of macromolecules?

   • A. Carbohydrates
   • B. Proteins
   • C. Lipids
   • D. Nucleotides

3. What is the primary function of carbohydrates in living organisms?

   • A. Store genetic information
   • B. Provide energy and structural support
   • C. Act as enzymes
   • D. Help in hormone production

4. Proteins are made up of which building blocks?

   • A. Nucleotides
   • B. Fatty acids
   • C. Amino acids
   • D. Monosaccharides

5. Which macromolecule serves as the main source of energy for the body?

   • A. Nucleic acids
   • B. Proteins
   • C. Carbohydrates
   • D. Lipids

6. What is the role of nucleic acids in cells?

   • A. Store and transmit genetic information
   • B. Provide insulation
   • C. Catalyze chemical reactions
   • D. Regulate cellular processes

7. Which type of lipid is important for forming cell membranes?

   • A. Triglycerides
   • B. Phospholipids
   • C. Steroids
   • D. Waxes

8. Which of the following is a polysaccharide?

   • A. Glucose
   • B. Fructose
   • C. Starch
   • D. Sucrose

9. Which macromolecule is typically involved in speeding up biochemical reactions?

   • A. Carbohydrates
   • B. Proteins
   • C. Nucleic acids
   • D. Lipids

10. Which type of nucleic acid is responsible for translating genetic information into proteins?

    • A. DNA
    • B. mRNA
    • C. tRNA
    • D. rRNA

11. Lipids are primarily characterized by which property?

    • A. They are hydrophilic (water-loving)
    • B. They are polymers of glucose
    • C. They are hydrophobic (water-fearing)
    • D. They contain amino acid chains

12. What type of bond forms between amino acids in a protein?

    • A. Ionic bond
    • B. Hydrogen bond
    • C. Peptide bond
    • D. Disulfide bond

13. What is chitin?

    • A. A type of protein found in muscles
    • B. A carbohydrate that forms the exoskeletons of arthropods
    • C. A lipid involved in long-term energy storage
    • D. A simple sugar

14. What is a characteristic feature of saturated fats?

    • A. They contain double bonds between carbon atoms
    • B. They are liquid at room temperature
    • C. They contain only single bonds between carbon atoms
    • D. They are usually derived from plants

15. Which of the following macromolecules contains the genetic material?

    • A. Carbohydrates
    • B. Proteins
    • C. Nucleic acids
    • D. Lipids

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Good luck!