Digestion and biomolecules

A ___________________ is an organic molecule used as the body's primary source of energy.

• protein

• nucleic acid

• carbohydrate

• lipid

Which biomolecule builds muscle tissue?

• protein

• nucleic acid

• carbohydrate

• lipid

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NGSS.MS-LS3-1

Mechanical digestion

• is a physical process

• is not a physical process

• does not break down food

• results in a new substance

Where does mechanical and chemical digestion take place?

• mouth

• stomach

• small intesting

• mouth and stomach

Which biomolecule cushions vital organs, insulates the body and is a source of long-term energy?

• lipids

• carbohydrates

• protein

• nucleic acids

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NGSS.MS-LS1-7

Which organ in the digestive system is responsible for most of the nutrient absortion in the digestive system?

• esophagus

• large intestine

• small intestine

• stomach

Which of the following elements is not frequently found in organic compounds?

• Carbon

• Hydrogen

• Oxygen

• Chlorine

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NGSS.MS-LS1-6

Nearly all enzymes are classified as this biomolecule which is made of monomers called amino acids

• Nucleic Acid

• Lipid

• Carbohydrate

• Protein

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NGSS.MS-LS1-7

Glycerols and Fatty Acids are the primary components of this biomolecule which provides long term energy storage for living organisms.

• Protein

• Lipid

• Carbohydrate

• Nucleid Acid

Transmitting genetic information is the primary function of this class of biomolecules whose monomer is nucleotides

• Protein

• Nucleic Acids

• Carbohydrate

• Lipid

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS3-1