Biomolecules

Fats and oils: a major source of food providing long term energy and other functions.

• Sugars

• Carbohydrates

• Lipids

• Proteins

The role of carbohydrates is

• to promote growth

• to supply energy for the body's functions

• form your cells

• protect your nerves

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DNA and RNA are examples of...

• proteins
• nucleic acids
• carbohydrates
• lipids

Which biomolecule has sugars and starches?

• Lipids
• Proteins
• Carbohydrates
• Nucleic Acid

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 found in pastas and breads? (Hint: it is a polymer)

• Lipid
• Protein
• Simple Carbohydrate
• Complex Carbohydrate

The monomer (building block) of a nucleic acid is

• Monosaccharide
• Amino Acid
• Nucleotide
• Polysaccharide

Which of the following is NOT a biomolecule?

• Water
• Nucleic Acid
• Protein
• Lipid

What is the function of nucleic acid?

• provides quick energy

• stores energy

• helps with growth and repair of tissues

• stores genetic information

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Which are examples of proteins?

• glucose, pasta, bread

• fats, oils, waxes

• meats, enzyme, lactase, eggs

• DNA, RNA