Introduction to Biomolecules

What does bio- mean? Choose TWO answers.

• life

• rocks

• earth

• organic

What is a molecule?

• a group of elements

• a small animal

• one atom

• a plant cell

Which one is NOT a biomolecule?

• carbohydrate

• lipid

• nucleic acid

• oxygen

What does poly- mean?

• one

• none

• many

• sugar

What does mono- mean?

• one

• none

• many

• energy

What does saccharide mean? Choose TWO answers.

• protein

• sugar

• carbohydrate

• nucleic acid

Which one is NOT a lipid?

• nitrogen

• fat

• olive oil

• butter

What does macro- mean?

• small

• the study of

• light

• large

What does soluble mean?

• can be dissolved in water

• can be eaten

• can make energy from the sun

• can not be dissolved in water

What does insoluble mean?

• can be dissolved in water

• can not be dissolved in water

• can make energy from the sun

• can be eaten