9: Biomolecules

What are biomolecules also known as?

• Pico-molecules

• Micromolecules

• Macromolecules

• Nanomolecules

Which of the following is a monomer of carbohydrates?

• Nucleotide

• Amino acid

• Fatty acid

• Monosaccharide

What is the primary function of carbohydrates in cells?

• Long-term energy storage

• Hormone production

• Fast source of energy

• Insulation

Which of the following is NOT a type of lipid?

• Triglycerides

• Monosaccharides

• Phospholipids

• Steroids

What is a common property of most lipids?

• Hydrophobic

• Hydrophilic

• None of the above

• Soluble in water

What is the monomer of proteins?

• Fatty acid

• Monosaccharide

• Nucleotide

• Amino acid

Which of the following is a function of proteins in cells?

• Energy storage

• Insulation

• Acting as enzymes

• Forming cell walls

What is the monomer of nucleic acids?

• Nucleotide

• Monosaccharide

• Fatty acid

• Amino acid

Which of the following contains nucleic acids?

• Living organisms

• Minerals

• Water

• Air

What mnemonic helps remember the common elements in biomolecules?

• CHO, CHO, CHON, CHONP

• ABC, DEF, GHI, JKL

• 123, 456, 789, 101

• XYZ, XYZ, XYZ, XYZ