Homework #1: Levels of Organization and Biomolecules

Which of the following is the proper definition for a community?

• A group of organisms

• An individual

• A population

• An ecosystem

Which of the following best describes a biomolecule?

• An organic molecule that makes up all living things

• More than one molecule

• A simple sugar

• None of the above

Every cell in your body contains organelles and each contributes in their own way to help the cell function well as a whole. In what level of organization do you see the thing happening in a organism?

• Organs

• Organ System

• Tissue

What is hair an example of?

• Protein

• Lipid

• Carbohydrate

• Cell

What is the smallest level of organization?

• Molecule

• Cell

• Atom

• Organelle

Which of these shows the correct order of organization from smallest to largest

• Cell, organelle, organ system, tissue

• atom, cell, organelle, tissue

• organ, organ system, organism, population

• community, population, ecosystem

Is this candy made up of complex or simple carbohydrates?

• Simple

• Complex

Are these foods considered simple or complex carbohydrates?

• Simple

• Complex

What do seals use lipids for?

• Insulation

• Food storage

• Mating Displays

• Sense of direction

Which of the following gives short term energy?

• Carbohydrate

• Lipids

• Proteins

• All of the above