Biomolecules STAAR Lesson

Biomolecules (5A)
Enzymes (11B)

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​Biology STAAR Power Hour
Day 1

By the end of this lesson, I'll be able to explain what carbohydrates, lipids, proteins, and nucleic acids do in our bodies and how enzymes help speed up chemical reactions.

Objective:

5A: Relate the functions of different types of biomolecules, including carbohydrates, lipids, proteins, and nucleic acids, to the structure and function of a cell.

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Biomolecules

Labelling

Correctly label the following structures of biomolecules.

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Protein

Lipid

Nucleic Acid

Carbohydrate

Match

Match the following functions with its correct biomolecule.

• Short term energy, main structural co

• Long term energy, insulation, chemica

• Storage, transport, speeds up chemica

• Stores genetic information.

Carbohydrate

Lipid

Protein

Nucleic Acid

• Carbohydrate

• Lipid

• Protein

• Nucleic Acid

​Let's Work Together!

Multiple Choice

Actin is a protein that helps the cell maintain its shape and polarity. It also plays a major role in muscle construction. A table summarizing the cellular functions of different types of proteins is shown. Based on this information, actin is most likely -

• an enzyme protein

• a structural protein

• a messenger protein

• a transport protein

Hotspot

A student athlete wants to choose a drink that will provide quick energy for track practice. Which portion of the label should provide the athlete with information about the amount of quick energy in the drink?

11B: investigate and explain the role of enzymes in facilitating cellular processes.

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Enzymes

Labelling

Label the following enzyme substrate complex diagram.

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Enzyme (to be reused)

Products

Enzyme Substrate Complex

Enzyme

Active Site

Substrate

Hotspot

Put a point on the highest effective level of the enzyme.

Multiple Choice

Rennin is an enzyme that catalyzes a reaction that solidifies milk. Rennin was added to three different test tubes with milk. Each test tube was placed in a water bath for ten minutes. The data collected during the experiment are shown. Which statement best explains the results of test tube 3?

• The enzyme changed the product

• The substrate was used up

• The enzyme was denatured

• The substrate reacted with the enzyme

Multiple Choice

Enzymes are biological catalysts and function by:

• increasing free energy in a system

• lowering the activation energy of a reaction causing the reaction to speed up

• eliminating entropy in a system

• increasing temperature near a reaction

​Let's Work Together!

Multiple Choice

• A

• B

• C

• D

​Exit Ticket

Open Ended

"What is one way enzymes affect the reactions in our bodies, and why is this important?"

Please provide a brief explanation in one or two sentences. Your response will help me understand your grasp of the topic and any areas that may need further clarification.