Biological Molecules

What is a biological molecule?

• A molecule that makes up only animals
• organic molecule found in an organism
• Any living thing
• Any nonliving thing

Which of the following is a monomer for a carbohydrate? (What creates a carbohydrate)

• fatty acid + glycerol
• Monosaccharide
• amino acid
• Nucleotide

Which of the following explains an organic compound?

• A compound that has no carbon present
• A compound that is mainly made of carbon
• A highly reactive molecule
• A molecule that makes up solely carbohydrates

Which of the following molecules make up the basic structure of a cell membrane?

• sugar
• cellulose
• phospholipid

Amino acids create which macromolecule?

• Lipids
• Proteins
• Cells

Which biological molecule makes DNA?

• Nucleic Acid
• Lipid
• Helium