Biomolecules

Multiple Choice

What is a biomolecule?

• A biomolecule is a synthetic compound used in laboratories.
• A biomolecule is a type of mineral found in rocks.
• A biomolecule is a naturally occurring molecule essential for life, such as proteins, nucleic acids, carbohydrates, and lipids.

Multiple Choice

Carbohydrates include all of the following elements except

• Nitrogen
• Oxygen
• Hydrogen
• Carbon

Match

Match the following biomolecule with its monomer.

• Carbohydrates

• Lipids

• Proteins

• Nucleic Acids

Monosaccharides

Fatty Acids and Glycerol

Amino Acids

Nucleotides

• Monosaccharides

• Fatty Acids and Glycerol

• Amino Acids

• Nucleotides

Match

Match the following biomolecules with its function.

• Carbohydrates

• Lipids

• Proteins

• Nucleic Acids

Fast energy

Long term energy

Carry out life processes

Store genetic information

• Fast energy

• Long term energy

• Carry out life processes

• Store genetic information

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Multiple Choice

The process of Hydrolysis is

• The process of Hydrolysis is the mixing of water with oil to create emulsions.
• The process of Hydrolysis is the evaporation of water from compounds.
• The process of Hydrolysis is the formation of compounds by the reaction with water.
• The process of Hydrolysis is the breakdown of compounds by the reaction with water.

Multiple Choice

Which biomolecule is shown in the image?

• Carbohydrates

• Lipids

• Proteins

• Nucleic Acids

Drag and Drop

Select the following option(s) that apply to saturated fatty acid tails.​

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solid at room temp

no double bonds

straight structure

ex: coconut oil

Liquid at room temp

at least one double bond

bent structure

ex: olive oil

hydrophobic

hydrophilic

Multiple Choice

Define hydrophobic.

• Hydrophobic is a term used for water that is heated.
• Hydrophobic refers to substances that dissolve in water.
• Hydrophobic means repelling water or not mixing with it.
• Hydrophobic means attracting water or mixing with it.

Multiple Choice

Define hydrophilic.

• Hydrophobic is a term used for water that is heated.
• Hydrophobic refers to substances that dissolve in water.
• Hydrophobic means repelling water or not mixing with it.
• Hydrophobic means attracting water or mixing with it.

Multiple Choice

True/False: Proteins contain Carbon, Hydrogen, Oxygen, Nitrogen, and Phosphorus

• True

• False

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT part of a nucleotide?

• Phosphate Group

• Pentose Sugar

• Nitrogenous Base

• Amino Acids