Biomolecules

What do monomers do?

• Bond to make a polymer
• Create essential proteins
• Stores energy
• Splits to make more cells

Which organic molecule would a long-distance runner most likely choose to eat two hours before a race?

• A protein, because it builds muscle mass.

• A lipid because it provides long term energy storage.

• A carbohydrate because it releases energy quickly.

• A protein, because it transports oxygen into the blood stream.

Monosaccharides are the building blocks of which group of biomolecules?

• protein

• lipid

• carbohydrate

• nucleic acid

Which biomolecules transport oxygen and other substances and also form part of most organelles?

• Lipids

• Carbohydrates

• Proteins

• Nucleic Acids

Which biomolecules provide quick energy for the cell and also provide materials to build the cell membrane/wall?

• Carbohydrates

• Proteins

• Lipids

• Nucleic Acids

Your friend is feeling irritable, lightheaded and dizzy. They are also feeling a bit of confusion and brain fog. Which biomolecule would you recommend your friend consume?

• Protein

• Carbohydrates

• Nucleic Acid

• Lipid

Which biomolecules contains your genetic information?

• Proteins

• Lipids

• Carbohydrates

• Nucleic Acids

Amino Acids are the monomers of __________.

• Nucleic Acids

• Proteins

• Carbohydrates

• Lipids

The monomer of carbohydrates is known as _______.

• Amino Acid

• Fatty Acid

• Nucleotide

• Saccharide

Glycerol and fatty acids are the monomers of _________.

• Lipids

• Carbohydrates

• Proteins

• Nucleic Acids