Biomolecule Functions

An advertisement for a health supplement for dogs claims to build lean muscle and strengthen tendons and ligaments, as well as provide energy. Which two biomolecules must the supplement contain to provide these benefits?

• Carbohydrates and lipids

• Proteins and carbohydrates

• Nucleic acids and carbohydrates

• Lipids and nucleic acids

Which biomolecule do living organisms use as energy storage?

• carbohydrates

• lipids

• protein

• nucleic acid

Which of the following macromolecules are a prominent part of animal tissues that function in insulation, helping animals conserve heat?

• carbohydrates

• lipids

• proteins

• nucleic acids

Many plants have waxy coatings on some surfaces. This coating reduces water loss because it is not water-permeable. This waxy coating is which of the following types of organic molecule?

• carbohydrate

• lipid

• nucleic acid

• protein

Which biomolecule has sugars and starches?

• Lipids
• Proteins
• Carbohydrates
• Nucleic Acid

Which biomolecule functions include enzymes­ which speeds the rate of chemical reactions, structural components in cells, mechanical functions in muscles and cytoskeleton, cell signaling, and immune response; provides structure and helps with chemical reactions 

• Protein
• Lipids
• Carbohydrate
• Nucleic Acid

Tags

NGSS.HS-LS1-1

Which biomolecule is important source of energy for humans; glucose for human cells, tissues, and organs; provides fiber, sugar, and starches; provides structural support, cell wall, and cell membrane maker?

• Nucleic Acid
• Lipid
• Carbohydrate
• Protein

Tags

NGSS.HS-LS1-6

NGSS.HS-LS1-7

Which biomolecule includes fats, such as triglycerides, oils, waxes, and steroids (cholesterol); insoluble in water; provides energy storage, insulation, part of cell membrane, and hormones 

• Nucleic Acid
• Lipids
• Carbohydrate
• Protein

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS1-7

This biomolecule is composed of carbon, hydrogen and oxygen. It can be found in foods such as bread, pasta, potatoes, and any other starchy food. 

• Protein
• lipids
• carbohydrates
• nucleic acid

Tags

NGSS.HS-LS1-6

This biomolecule is a fancy word for fat. 

• lipid
• nucleic acid
• protein
• carbohydrate

Tags

NGSS.HS-LS1-6