{"id":138893,"date":"2024-09-16T13:46:14","date_gmt":"2024-09-16T13:46:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/learnexams.com\/blog\/?p=138893"},"modified":"2024-09-16T13:46:16","modified_gmt":"2024-09-16T13:46:16","slug":"which-of-the-following-is-an-example-of-a-biological-macromolecule-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.learnexams.com\/blog\/2024\/09\/16\/which-of-the-following-is-an-example-of-a-biological-macromolecule-2\/","title":{"rendered":"Which of the following is an example of a biological macromolecule"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Which of the following is an example of a biological macromolecule?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A.<br>Nucleic acid, Protein<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>B.<br>Monosaccharide<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>C.<br>Amino acid<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>D.<br>Protein<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-ast-global-color-6-color\"><strong>The correct answer and Explanation is :<\/strong><\/mark><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The correct answer is <strong>A. Nucleic acid, Protein<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Explanation:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Biological macromolecules are large, complex molecules essential for life. These include carbohydrates, proteins, nucleic acids, and lipids. Let&#8217;s explore why <strong>A. Nucleic acid, Protein<\/strong> is the correct answer and why the other options are incorrect.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1. <strong>Nucleic Acids and Proteins (Answer A)<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Nucleic acids<\/strong> (e.g., DNA and RNA) are macromolecules composed of long chains of nucleotides, which store and transmit genetic information. DNA carries the instructions for building proteins, while RNA plays a role in protein synthesis.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Proteins<\/strong> are large macromolecules made of amino acids linked by peptide bonds. They perform a wide range of functions in the body, such as catalyzing biochemical reactions (enzymes), providing structural support, and regulating cellular processes.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Both nucleic acids and proteins are macromolecules because they consist of thousands of smaller subunits (nucleotides and amino acids, respectively) linked together to form large, functional molecules.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2. <strong>Monosaccharide (Option B)<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>A <strong>monosaccharide<\/strong> is a simple sugar, like glucose or fructose, and is the building block of carbohydrates. While carbohydrates can be macromolecules (like polysaccharides such as starch or glycogen), a monosaccharide itself is a small molecule, not a macromolecule.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">3. <strong>Amino Acid (Option C)<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>An <strong>amino acid<\/strong> is a building block of proteins but is not a macromolecule by itself. When amino acids link together in long chains, they form proteins, which are macromolecules.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">4. <strong>Protein (Option D)<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>While <strong>protein<\/strong> is a macromolecule, this option is incomplete because it doesn&#8217;t mention nucleic acids, which are also macromolecules. Thus, <strong>A<\/strong> is the more complete and accurate answer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In summary, nucleic acids and proteins are examples of biological macromolecules, making <strong>A<\/strong> the correct answer.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Which of the following is an example of a biological macromolecule? A.Nucleic acid, Protein B.Monosaccharide C.Amino acid D.Protein The correct answer and Explanation is : The correct answer is A. Nucleic acid, Protein. Explanation: Biological macromolecules are large, complex molecules essential for life. These include carbohydrates, proteins, nucleic acids, and lipids. Let&#8217;s explore why A. 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