OnRamps: UNIT 2 Biomolecules

What are the 3 main types of biomolecules?

• Starch, Enzymes, Phospholipids, Hormones

• Glucose, Cholesterol, RNA, Cellulose

• Fats, Sugars, Amino Acids, DNA

• Carbohydrates, Proteins, Nucleic Acids, Lipids

What is the function of monosaccharides?

• Enzyme activity

• Energy storage

• Structural support

• Cell communication

Which of the following is an example of a disaccharide?

• Cellulose

• Fructose

• Glucose

• Maltose

What is the main function of cellulose in plants?

• Energy storage

• Cell communication

• Enzyme activity

• Structural support

How do carbohydrates and lipids differ in energy storage?

• Lipids are liquid at room temperature

• Carbohydrates are solid at room temperature

• Lipids store more energy

• Carbohydrates store more energy

What is the difference between the alpha and beta forms of glucose?

• The type of glycosidic bond

• The number of carbon atoms

• The presence of a double bond

• The position of the hydroxyl group

What determines the function of polysaccharides?

• The number of carbon atoms

• The type of glycosidic bond

• The molecular structure

• The presence of a double bond

Why can we digest some types of sugars but not others?

• Differences in solubility

• Differences in taste

• Differences in color

• Differences in molecular structure

What is the main function of triglycerides?

• Enzyme activity

• Cell communication

• Structural support

• Energy storage

What is the significance of RNA acting like a protein enzyme?

• It stabilizes cell membranes

• It facilitates protein synthesis

• It allows for DNA replication

• It regulates gene expression