Biomolecules Vocabulary Quiz

What class of biomolecules provides our bodies with their main source of energy?

• proteins

• carbohydrates

• lipids

• nucleic acids

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A large molecule made of monomers

• carbon

• monosaccharide

• polymer

• product

Which biomolecule is responsible for long term energy (excess) and storage?

• Protein

• Nucleic Acid

• Lipid

• Carbohydrate

What is an amino acid?

• the building block of proteins

• the building block of carbohydrates

• the building block of nucleic acid

• the building block of lipids

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What are foods that are high in carbs?

• Eggs, fish, poultry
• Cheese, meats, vegetables
• Bread, potatoes, and pasta
• Multitude of oils, butter and condiments

Fats, oils and waxes are which type of biomolecule?

• carbohydrates

• lipids

• nucleic acids

• proteins

What do you call molecules that contain the element Carbon?

• Healthy

• Nucleic Acids

• Inorganic

• Organic

The molecules needed for life are called...

• Atoms
• Biomolecules
• photosynthesis 
• elements

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This biomolecule is composed of carbon, hydrogen, oxygen, and nitrogen. It is also made up of amino acids.

• lipids

• nucleic acids

• protein

• carbohydrates

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This biomolecule is composed of carbon, hydrogen, oxygen, nitrogen, and phosphorous. It also stores and transfers genetic information.

• Lipids

• Carbohydrates

• Protein

• Nucleic Acid

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