Biomolecules Test Review
Authored by Kali Sanchez
Biology
9th Grade
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This quiz focuses on biomolecules, specifically the four major macromolecules—carbohydrates, lipids, proteins, and nucleic acids—and represents content typically covered in 9th-grade biology courses. Students need to understand the structural components and functions of each biomolecule class, including their monomeric units (monosaccharides, fatty acids, amino acids, and nucleotides) and how these combine through dehydration synthesis to form polymers. The questions assess knowledge of elemental composition, categorization systems, and specific functional roles of each macromolecule type. A significant portion of the quiz emphasizes enzyme structure and function, requiring students to understand how these protein catalysts work by lowering activation energy, how environmental factors like temperature and pH affect enzyme activity, and concepts such as enzyme saturation and denaturation. Students must also interpret graphical data showing optimal conditions for enzyme function and understand the relationship between enzyme structure and activity. Created by Kali Sanchez, a Biology teacher in US who teaches grade 9. This comprehensive review quiz effectively supports instruction by reinforcing fundamental biochemistry concepts that form the foundation for advanced biological processes. Teachers can deploy this assessment as a pre-test to gauge student readiness before diving deeper into cellular respiration and photosynthesis, or as a summative review tool before unit examinations. The varied question formats, including image identification and graph interpretation, make it particularly valuable for formative assessment during class periods or as structured homework that prepares students for laboratory work involving enzyme experiments. The quiz aligns with NGSS standards HS-LS1-6 (construct explanations for how organic molecules make up cells) and supports Common Core literacy standards by requiring students to analyze scientific representations and draw evidence-based conclusions from data.
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Which biomolecule is this a picture of?
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Which biomolecule is this a picture of?
Tags
NGSS.MS-LS1-7
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Which biomolecule is this a picture of?
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What elements make up carbohydrates?
Tags
NGSS.HS-LS1-6
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
The 3 categories of carbohydrates are:
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
What are the three main functions of Carbohydrates.
Short term energy, storage of energy, structure for plants and insects
catalyst, immune system support, hair and nails
Stores genetic information, hereditary information
long term energy, water proof, insulation
Tags
NGSS.MS-LS1-7
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which of the following shows the correct monomer to polymer for CARBOHYDRATES.
Amino Acid: Enzyme
Glucose: Starch
Nucleotide: DNA
Fatty acid tail: triglyceride
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NGSS.HS-LS1-6
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