25-26 Biomolecules

Match

Match the following

• Muscular System

• Nervous System

• Digestive System

• Integumentary System

• Respiratory System

the system responsible for the movement of the human body

the system that controls and transmits signals between different parts of the body

the system that breaks down food so that the body can absorb nutrients

protects that body + senses

the system that supplies the blood with oxygen

• the system responsible for the movement of the human body

• the system that controls and transmits signals between different parts of the body

• the system that breaks down food so that the body can absorb nutrients

• protects that body + senses

• the system that supplies the blood with oxygen

Match

Match the following

• Stem

• Leaf

• Root

• Root Hair

Transports substances through the plant

Make glucose to feed the plant

Anchor the plant

Specialized cells for water absorption

• Transports substances through the plant

• Make glucose to feed the plant

• Anchor the plant

• Specialized cells for water absorption

Open Ended

If you had to eat one meal forever, which one would you choose and why?

Match

Match each biomolecule to its monomer.

• Carbohydrate

• Lipids

• Proteins

• Nucleic Acids

Sugar

Monosaccharides

Fatty Acids

Glycerol

Amino Acids

Polypeptide Chains

Nucleotides

• Sugar

  Monosaccharides

• Fatty Acids

  Glycerol

• Amino Acids

  Polypeptide Chains

• Nucleotides

Multiple Choice

Which biomolecule is your main source of energy?

• Nucleic Acid
• Protein
• Lipid
• Carbohydrate

Labelling

A Venn diagram comparing the functions of proteins and nucleic acids is shown.

Which functions BEST complete the Venn diagram?

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Involved in translation

Encode Genetic Information

Contain Nitrogen

Transport Substances

Provide Insulation

Provide Energy

Labelling

Complete the table attached.

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nucleic acid

lipid

sugar

amino acid

enzyme

carbohydrate

nucleotide

cell membrane

Categorize

Options (12)

Quick, short term energy

Plant cell wall (cellulose)

Chitin (Fungal cell wall and Insect exoskeleton)

Long term stored energy

Insulation

Component of cell membrane (phospholipids) and transport of small molecules

Cell membrane component and transports large molecules

Makes up muscles, hair, and skin

Antibodies and enzymes

Contains all genetic information to code for traits

DNA

RNA

Match the function with the biomolecules

Carbohydrates

Lipids

Proteins

Nucleic Acids

Hotspot

There are 2 key phrases that help you answer the question. What are they?

Hotspot

Which 2 answer choices MUST be wrong

Multiple Choice

An advertisement for a health supplement for dogs claims to build lean muscle and strengthen tendons and ligaments, as well as provide energy. Which two biomolecules must the supplement contain to provide these benefits?

• Carbohydrates and lipids

• Proteins and carbohydrates

• Nucleic acids and carbohydrates

• Lipids and nucleic acids

Multiple Choice

Why are biomolecules considered the building blocks of life?

• Because they provide energy only

• Because they are found only in plants

• Because they make up the structure and function of all living things

• Because they are not important for survival

Open Ended

Which two biomolecules make up a significant portion of the cell membrane? Describe how these biomolecules aid the cell membrane in maintaining homeostasis.