Structure and Functions of Biomolecules

Match the following

Groups:

(a) lipids

,

(b) proteins

,

(c) carbohydrates

,

(d) nucleic acids

• genetic information

• hemoglobin

• starch

• act as carrier of oxygen

• fatty acids and glycerol

• enzymes

• DNA and RNA

• insulin

• polysaccharides

• provide quick energy

• nucleotides

• glucose(monosaccharides

• long term energy storage

• for antibodies(fight diseases)

• chain of amino acids

• glycogen

• cellulose

• acts as catalyst for reactions

• for insulation

• contains instructions to make proteins

A monomer(smallest unit/form) of proteins

• amino acids

• fatty acids

• nucleotides

• glucose

A polymer(the macromolecule/the largest molecule) of fatty acids and a glycerol is

• lipids

• proteins

• carbohydrates

• nucleic acids

DNA and RNA are polymers that belong to

• lipids

• proteins

• carbohydrates

• nucleic acids

Which molecules belongs to macromolecule protein?

• fatty acids, glycerol, cholesterol

• enzymes, insulin, hemoglobin

• cellulose, glycogen, starch

• DNA, RNA, nucleotides

The macromolecule that provides quick and short term energy.

• lipids

• proteins

• carbohydrates

• nucleic acids

The biomolecule that stores our genetic information.

• lipids

• proteins

• carbohydrates

• nucleic acids

This biomolecule stores long term energy and an important component of plasma membrane in our cells.

• lipids

• proteins

• carbohydrates

• nucleic acids

This macromolecule is for the bodily structures present in our muscles, bones, tendons, and ligaments. It also plays an important role in biological reactions.

• lipids

• proteins

• carbohydrates

• nucleic acids

Which monomers is NOT correctly match with its polymers?

• fatty acids and glycerol: lipids

• amino acids: proteins

• glucose: carbohydrates

• fatty acids and a glycerol: nucleic acids