BIOMOLECULES PART 2

BIOMOLECULES

PART 2

Molecules in Living Matter

Open Ended

What does this picture convey to you?

Open Ended

Give one function of lipids.

Multiple Choice

Why are lipids insoluble in water?

• because they are polar molecules

• because they are hydrophobic

• because they are hydrophilic

• they are viscous

Multiple Choice

What type of lipids come from fatty foods and extra calories?

• Triglycerides

• phospholipids

• sterols

• waxes

Multiple Choice

Which is an example of an unsaturated fatty acid?

• beef tallow

• cheese

• canola oil

• butter

Multiple Choice

Which protein is found in the photoreceptor cells of the retina?

• keratin

• pikachurin

• trypsin

• actin

Multiple Choice

Which protein is found in nails?

• actin

• albumin

• keratin

• immunoglobulin

Multiple Choice

Which protein carries oxygen to the blood?

• RBC

• platelets

• hemoglobin

• immunoglobulin