Biological Molecules Part 1

Open Ended

Why do you think understanding biological molecules is important for studying living organisms?

Multiple Select

What kind of biological molecules are present in the food shown?

• Proteins

• Fats

• Vitamins

• Carbohydrates

Multiple Choice

Which elements are carbohydrates made up of?

• Carbon, Hydrogen, Oxygen

• Carbon, Nitrogen, Oxygen

• Hydrogen, Nitrogen, Oxygen

• Carbon, Hydrogen, Nitrogen

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is considered a simple sugar?

• Polysaccharides

• Disaccharides

• Monosaccharides

• Amino acids

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is the main function of carbohydrates in living organisms?

• Act as a structural component in cell membranes

• Mainly acts as an immediate source of energy

• Serve as enzymes for metabolic reactions

• Transport oxygen in the blood

Multiple Select

Which of the following are examples of monosaccharides?

• Glucose

• Fructose

• Maltose

• Galactose

Multiple Choice

Which enzyme is responsible for breaking down starch into maltose?

• Amylase

• Maltase

• Lactase

• Sucrase

Open Ended

Explain the differences in the biological role of glycogen and cellulose in living organisms.
-location
-function

End of Part 1 :)