Bio Unit 1b: Life - biochemistry- carbohydrates

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Brainstorm - what nutrient that you eat does your body use for quick energy?

Match

PREVIEW: Test your prior knowledge, match the term:

• Mono

• Poly

• C

• -sacchar

• Macro

1

Many

Carbon

sugar

big

• 1

• Many

• Carbon

• sugar

• big

Multiple Choice

Why is carbon considered a great building block for life?

• Because it can form four bonds with other atoms

• Because it is the most abundant element in the universe

• Because it is a metal

• Because it is found only in living things

Multiple Choice

Which of the following foods is NOT a good source of carbohydrates?

• Bananas

• Bread

• Pasta

• Chicken

Multiple Choice

What is the main difference between monosaccharides and polysaccharides?

• Monosaccharides are simple sugars, while polysaccharides are complex sugars.

• Monosaccharides are found in plants, while polysaccharides are found in animals.

• Monosaccharides provide long-term energy, while polysaccharides provide quick energy.

• Monosaccharides are proteins, while polysaccharides are fats.

Match

Blood Sugar Review

• Blood Sugar

• Sugar Storage

• Protein that gets rid of extra sugar

Glucose

Glycogen

Insulin

• Glucose

• Glycogen

• Insulin

Open Ended

Explain how insulin helps regulate blood sugar levels in the body.

Multiple Choice

Glucose

• Monosaccharide

• Polysaccharide

Multiple Choice

Chitin

• Monosaccharide

• Polysaccharide

Multiple Choice

Celluose

• Monosaccharide

• Polysaccharide

Open Ended

Reflecting on what you learned about biochemistry and macromolecules, what is one question you still have or something you would like to know more about?

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT a type of macromolecule important for life?

• Carbohydrates

• Lipids

• Proteins

• Vitamins