Biomolecules

Open Ended

What is a biomolecule?

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT one of the four main types of biomolecules?

• Carbohydrates

• Lipids

• Minerals

• Proteins

Multiple Select

Which of the following are functions of carbohydrates in living organisms?

• Fast release energy

• Structure

• Encoding information

• Insulation

Open Ended

Explain the difference between a monosaccharide and a polysaccharide, providing an example of each. (Hard)

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT a function of lipids?

• Waterproofing

• Insulation

• Encoding information

• Slow release energy

Open Ended

Why do you think cell membranes are mostly made from lipids?

Multiple Choice

Which element is present in proteins but not in carbohydrates or lipids?

• Oxygen

• Nitrogen

• Phosphorus

• Hydrogen

Open Ended

Compare the functions of carbohydrates and proteins in living organisms.

Multiple Select

Which of the following are examples of proteins?

• Insulin

• Keratin

• Triglyceride

• Collagen

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT a nitrogen base found in nucleic acids?

• Adenine

• Thymine

• Guanine

• Keratin

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT a function of biomolecules in cells?

• Carrying genetic information

• Energy storage

• Providing structure

• Causing diseases

Open Ended

Summarize one key function of biomolecules in living organisms that you learned today.