ITA Gwaltney Biomolecules 9A

Which of the following macromolecules are a prominent part of animal tissues that function in insulation and helping animals conserve heat?

• Proteins

• Lipids

• Nucleic Acids

• Carbohydrates

Why do athletes eat carbohydrates before working out?

• Carbs provide quick short term energy

• Carbs provide medium term energy

• Carbs rebuild body parts like skin and cells

• Carbs destroy body parts like skin and cells

Which 2 of 4 biomolecules have the function of energy storage?

• Carbs

• Lipids

• Proteins

• Nucleic Acids

Which food will provide the fastest energy?

• Pickle

• Croissant

• Fat from a steak

A student sticks a piece of hard candy in their mouth but does not chew it. After several minutes the candy dissolves. Using knowledge of biomolecules explain how candy dissolves but needs help from the body. Which biomolecule is the hard candy? Which biomolecule dissolves the candy>

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NGSS.HS-PS1-2

Which is item “A”?

• Enzyme

• Substrate

• Enzyme inhibitor

What is a role shared by both carbohydrates and lipids?

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NGSS.MS-LS1-2

An enzyme that catalyzes cellular reactions are macromolecules made of organic compounds of carbon, hydrogen, oxygen and nitrogen. These types of macromolecules are known as:

• Carbs

• Lipids

• Proteins

• Nucleic Acids

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NGSS.HS-LS1-6

Sugars such as glucose, fructose, and ribose are examples of:

• Carbs

• Lipids

• Proteins

• Nucleic Acids

Mike is a diabetic and cannot let his blood sugar get too high, what type of biomolecule should he avoid in foods?

• Carbohydrates

• Lipids

• Proteins

• Nucleic Acids