Biomolecules 5A

Multiple Choice

What is the difference between a monomer and a polymer in biomolecules?

• Monomers are large molecules; polymers are small building blocks.
• Monomers are identical units; polymers are random combinations of different units.
• Monomers are only found in proteins; polymers are found in carbohydrates.
• Monomers are small building blocks; polymers are large molecules made of repeating monomers.

Multiple Choice

What is a biomolecule and what are its basic building blocks called?

• A molecule found only in rocks, made of atoms

• A molecule found in living things, made of monomers

• A molecule found in water, made of cells

• A molecule found in air, made of gases

Multiple Choice

Which elements are found in carbohydrates?

• C, H, O

• C, N, O

• H, O, N

• C, S, P

Fill in the Blanks

The monomer of a carbohydrate is called a

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Multiple Select

Which of the following are functions or characteristics of carbohydrates?

• Short term energy

• Made of C, H, O

• Monomer is monosaccharide

• Helps in DNA replication

Multiple Choice

What is the main function of chitin in the outer shell of insects, spiders, and crabs?

• To provide energy

• To protect and support the organism

• To help in digestion

• To store genetic information

Multiple Select

Which of the following are functions of proteins in the body?

• Providing structure for cells

• Storing genetic information

• Aiding in transport

• Forming enzymes

Multiple Choice

Which statements best compare a function of carbohydrates and nucleic acids in a human cell?

• Carbohydrates provide energy for cellular processes. Nucleic acids store genetic information for cells.

• Carbohydrates store genetic information for cells. Nucleic acids catalyze chemical reactions inside the cell.

• Carbohydrates allow for the transport of certain molecules into and out of the cell. Nucleic acids store genetic information for cells.

• Carbohydrates catalyze chemical reactions inside the cell. Nucleic acids provide energy for cellular processes.

Multiple Choice

Match each macromolecule to its primary function: Carbohydrate, Lipid, Protein, Nucleic Acid.

• Carbohydrate - Short term energy; Lipid - Long term energy; Protein - Structure and enzymes; Nucleic Acid - Genetic blueprint

• Carbohydrate - Structure; Lipid - Short term energy; Protein - Genetic blueprint; Nucleic Acid - Enzyme

• Carbohydrate - Genetic blueprint; Lipid - Structure; Protein - Long term energy; Nucleic Acid - Short term energy

• Carbohydrate - Enzyme; Lipid - Genetic blueprint; Protein - Short term energy; Nucleic Acid - Structure

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT one of the four major types of biomolecules found in living organisms?

• Carbohydrates

• Lipids

• Proteins

• Vitamins