Biomolecules Lesson

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Multiple monosaccharide sugars linked together create a

sugar, called a starch.

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Lipids consist of monomer units called

.

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What is the monomer of a nucleic acid?

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What 3 parts make up a single nucleotide?

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The monomer of a protein is a

.

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The monomer of a carbohydrate is known as a

.

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What is the main function of a carbohydrate?

• Provide the body a source of quick energy

• Store energy for the body

• Form bones and muscles

• Help create genetic material

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Phospholipids make up the

which provides structure and protection to individual cells.

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Nucleic acids provide the genetic code which creates which other biomolecule group?

• Carbohydrates

• Lipids

• Proteins

• They don't create any other group.

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A key example of a protein that works in chemical reactions is a(n)

.