Investigation 1.1 - 1.3 - Biomolecules, Enzymes, Cell Types

Biomolecules are ​ (a)   for cell structure & function.

• necessary
• unnecessary
• optional
• useless

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Organize these monomers under the correct polymers.

Groups:

(a) Lipids

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(b) Proteins

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(c) Carbohydrates

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(d) Nucleic Acids

• Amino Acids (Ex: Glutamine)

• Monosacharides (Ex: Glucose)

• Fatty Acids

• Nucleotides

Multiple monomers bonded together build a (a)   .

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Match the following biomolecules with the way they contribute energy to the cell.

• Nucleic Acid

• Energy for chemical reactions in the cell (ATP)

• Lipid

• Short term storage energy that is transformed into ATP (Glucose)

• Carbohydrate

• Long term storage energy

• Protein

• Not generally used for energy but can be when all other sources are depleted

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Organize these examples into the correct biomolecule category

Groups:

(a) Lipid

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(b) Protein

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(c) Carbohydrate

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(d) Nucleic Acids

• Blubber

• Chitin

• ATP

• Enzymes

• Glycogen & Starch

• Fat

• Meats

• Cellulose

• Oils

• Protein Channel

• RNA

• DNA

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A cell's structure requires, ​ (a)   to make up the cell membrane, ​ (b)   to speed up chemical reactions, ​ (c)   to provide structure for cell wall, and ​ (d)   to carry & transmit genetic information.

• lipids
• proteins
• carbohydrates
• nucleic acids

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What cellular function do carbohydrates and lipids share?

• energy storage

• hormone production

• genetic information

• speed up chemical reactions

Eventhough ATP provides energy for the cell and DNA carries genetic information they are both ​ (a)  

• nucleic acids
• protein
• lipids
• carbohydrates

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Choose 2: Which functions are enzymes capable of?

• breaking down molecules

• speed up reactions

• molecular transport

• energy for the cell

Environmental factors can cause enzymes to become ​ (a)   which inhibits their ability to function.

• denatured
• more abundant
• renatured
• beneficial