Nucleic Acids

Open Ended

What is the significance of the different colors in GloFish, and how do they relate to the species shown?

Multiple Choice

Which of the following are the three basic parts of a nucleotide?

• Phosphate group, deoxyribose sugar, nitrogen base

• Phosphate group, ribose sugar, fatty acid

• Amino acid, phosphate group, nitrogen base

• Deoxyribose sugar, fatty acid, nitrogen base

Multiple Choice

Which of the following elements are found in nucleic acids?

• C, H, O, P, N

• C, H, O, S

• C, H, O, N, S

• C, H, O, P, S

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a primary function of nucleic acids in living organisms?

• Storing genetic information

• Providing energy for cellular processes

• Forming cell membranes

• Acting as enzymes

Multiple Choice

Match each biomolecule (Carbohydrate, Lipid, Protein) with its correct description or building block from the list: Gives short term energy, Aids in growth and repair in the cell, Gives long term energy, Fatty Acid & Glycerol, Monosaccharide, Amino Acid.

• Carbohydrate - Gives long term energy, Lipid - Monosaccharide, Protein - Fatty Acid & Glycerol

• Carbohydrate - Gives short term energy, Lipid - Fatty Acid & Glycerol, Protein - Amino Acid

• Carbohydrate - Amino Acid, Lipid - Gives short term energy, Protein - Monosaccharide

• Carbohydrate - Fatty Acid & Glycerol, Lipid - Amino Acid, Protein - Monosaccharide

Open Ended

Reflecting on today's lesson, how would you explain the importance of understanding the functions of biomolecules in living organisms?