{"id":167560,"date":"2024-11-15T20:12:25","date_gmt":"2024-11-15T20:12:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/learnexams.com\/blog\/?p=167560"},"modified":"2024-11-15T20:12:26","modified_gmt":"2024-11-15T20:12:26","slug":"which-of-the-following-is-not-a-macromolecule","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.learnexams.com\/blog\/2024\/11\/15\/which-of-the-following-is-not-a-macromolecule\/","title":{"rendered":"Which of the following is NOT a macromolecule"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Which of the following is NOT a macromolecule? (A) Carbohydrates (B) Nucleic acids (C) Organelles (D) Proteins (E) Lipids<\/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>(C) Organelles<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Explanation:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Macromolecules are large, complex molecules essential for life. They are typically composed of smaller subunits linked together in a specific arrangement. The four major classes of macromolecules are <strong>carbohydrates, nucleic acids, proteins, and lipids<\/strong>. Each serves vital functions in biological systems:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Carbohydrates<\/strong>: Composed of sugar monomers (e.g., glucose), they serve as a primary energy source and structural components (e.g., cellulose in plants).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Nucleic Acids<\/strong>: DNA and RNA are made up of nucleotide monomers. They store and transmit genetic information.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Proteins<\/strong>: Built from amino acid monomers, proteins perform a wide range of functions, including catalyzing biochemical reactions (enzymes), providing structural support, and aiding in cell signaling.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Lipids<\/strong>: Although not polymers, lipids (like fats, oils, and steroids) are considered macromolecules because of their large size and essential biological functions, such as energy storage and forming cell membranes.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why Organelles Are Not Macromolecules:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Organelles are <strong>subcellular structures<\/strong> found in eukaryotic cells, such as the nucleus, mitochondria, and lysosomes. They are made up of various macromolecules working together to perform specific tasks. For example:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The <strong>cell membrane<\/strong> of an organelle is composed of lipids and proteins.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The <strong>genetic material<\/strong> within the nucleus is nucleic acids.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Since organelles are made up of macromolecules but are not themselves macromolecules, they are not classified in the same category. Instead, organelles are <strong>functional units of cells<\/strong>, while macromolecules are the building blocks that compose organelles and other cellular components.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Summary:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Organelles (C) are <strong>not macromolecules<\/strong> but assemblies of various macromolecules organized to perform distinct cellular functions. The other options represent true classes of macromolecules.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Which of the following is NOT a macromolecule? (A) Carbohydrates (B) Nucleic acids (C) Organelles (D) Proteins (E) Lipids The Correct Answer and Explanation is : The correct answer is (C) Organelles. Explanation: Macromolecules are large, complex molecules essential for life. They are typically composed of smaller subunits linked together in a specific arrangement. 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