Biomolecules

Which group of organic compounds contains fatty acids?

• Carbohydrates
• Lipids
• Nucleic Acids
• Proteins

Which of the following answers links a biomolecule with one of its proper functions?

• Lipids - Store genetic information
• Carbohydrates - short term energy storage
• Nucleic Acids - Catalyze reactions
• Proteins - long term energy storage

Which organic macromolecules are composed of chains of amino acids that join to form the structural components of organisms.

• Carbohydrates
• Proteins
• Amino Acids
• Lipids

This diagram shows the molecular structure of glucose.

Simple sugars like glucose can be used to make larger organic molecules. Identify a larger molecule made from simple sugars.

• Carbohydrates
• Lipids
• Monosaccharides
• Amino Acids

The molecule in the diagram plays what role in the body?

• Releasing Energy
• Forming part of the sugar-phosphate backbone of DNA
• Storing Fat
• Controlling blood glucose levels

The monomers used to synthesize proteins are called ____________.

• Nucleotides
• Fatty Acids
• Amino Acids
• Sugars

The four most common elements found in biomolecules are:

• Carbon, Nitrogen, Phosphorus, Bromine
• Sulfur, Nitrogen, Iron, Carbon
• Sulfur, Phosphorus, Carbon, Oxygen 
• Carbon, Oxygen, Nitrogen, Hydrogen

Which biomolecule is made of nucleotides and include your DNA? (Hint: they carry genetic information)

• Carbohydrate
• Lipids
• Protein
• Nucleic Acid

Which biomolecule is responsible for insulation and LONG term energy storage?

• Proteins
• Nucleic Acids
• Lipids
• Carbohydrates

Which biomolecule includes sugars and starches? (Hint: simple or complex)

• Lipids
• Proteins
• Carbohydrates
• Nucleic Acids