Biomolecules

What does organic mean (in science)? Macromolecules are organic molecules.

• It costs more at the grocery store

• It contains carbon

• It is made of many individual parts

• It produces energy

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Which of the following monomers is represented in the image?

• Nucleotide

• Carbohydrate

• Lipid

• Protein

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What is a function of carbohydrates?

• To provide energy to living organisms

• The provide the structure in muscles

• Providing insulation

• Storing your genetic information

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Which of the following is NOT a polymer?

• Starch

• Nucleic acids

• Protein

• Fatty Acids

What biomolecules are NOT used for energy (two answers, choose both before continuing)?

• Carbohydrates

• Lipids

• Proteins

• Nucleic acids

What is a function of lipids?

• To provide short term energy to living organisms

• The provide the structure in muscles

• To provide long term storage of energy

• Storing your genetic information

What is the function of proteins?

• They are used for cell to cell communication

• They insulate the body, are used for short term energy and are found in glycogen

• They are used as the structural components of the body (muscles and organs)

• They create the cell membrane

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Which of the following is a carbohydrate?

• DNA

• Protein

• Sugars

• Fats

Which biomolecule cannot interact with water? It is used to help waterproof materials.

• Carbohydrate

• Lipids

• Protein

• Nucleic Acid

Which biomolecule has sugars and starches?

• Lipids
• Proteins
• Carbohydrates
• Nucleic Acid