Biomolecules and Cells Review

What is a monomer?

• A subunit of a larger molecule

• A long chain molecule made of repeating subunits

• A substance that is acted on by an enzyme

• The smallest living level of organization

What is a polymer?

• A single subunit

• A long chain molecule made of repeating subunits

• A substance an enzyme acts upon

• The smallest living level of organization

What is the monomer of Carbs?

• Monosaccharides

• Polysaccharides

• Amino Acids

• Nucleotides

What is the monomer of Proteins?

• Monosaccharides

• Polysaccharides

• Amino Acids

• Nucleotides

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What is the monomer of Nucleic Acids?

• monosaccharides

• polysaccharides

• Amino Acids

• Nucleotides

What is the polymer of Proteins?

• Polysaccharides

• Polypeptides

• Nucleic Acids

• Triglycerols

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Which is a function of Carbohydrates?

• A source of quick energy

• A source for storing long term energy

• Make muscle

• Store and transmit genetic material

Which biomolecule is wax an example of?

• Proteins

• Carbohydrates

• Nucleic Acids

• Lipids

What is the function of Nucleic Acids?

• store and transmit genetic information

• provide quick energy

• provide waterproof membranes

• Transport substances in/out of cell

How do enzymes make reactions happen faster?

• lower the activation energy

• increase the activation energy