Biomolecules and Their Functions

The video introduces biomolecules, essential for life, and their monomers. It covers the four major biomolecules: carbohydrates, lipids, proteins, and nucleic acids, explaining their functions, examples, and monomers. The video also discusses the importance of understanding biomolecule structures and their elemental composition using a mnemonic device.

What is a monomer?

• A large molecule

• A building block of larger substances

• A type of carbohydrate

• A type of protein

Which of the following is a primary function of carbohydrates?

• Long-term energy storage

• Genetic coding

• Insulation

• Fast source of energy

What is the monomer of carbohydrates?

• Nucleotide

• Fatty acid

• Monosaccharide

• Amino acid

Which of the following is NOT an example of a lipid?

• Beans

• Cholesterol

• Oil

• Butter

What are the building blocks of lipids?

• Nucleotides

• Fatty acids and glycerol

• Monosaccharides

• Amino acids

Which biomolecule is important for muscle building?

• Carbohydrates

• Nucleic acids

• Lipids

• Proteins

What are the monomers of proteins?

• Monosaccharides

• Amino acids

• Fatty acids

• Nucleotides

Which biomolecule includes DNA and RNA?

• Proteins

• Nucleic acids

• Carbohydrates

• Lipids

What is the monomer of nucleic acids?

• Fatty acid

• Amino acid

• Nucleotide

• Monosaccharide

Which mnemonic device helps remember the major elements in the 4 biomolecules?

• CHO, CHO, CHON, CHONP

• CHON, CHONP, CHO, CHO

• CHONP, CHON, CHO, CHO

• CHO, CHON, CHONP, CHO