Exploring Biomolecules in LS2

Which four elements make up 96% of all living matter?

• Carbon, Hydrogen, Sulfur, Nitrogen

• Carbon, Hydrogen, Oxygen, Phosphorus

• Carbon, Hydrogen, Oxygen, Nitrogen

• Carbon, Phosphorus, Oxygen, Nitrogen

Which of the following is NOT considered a biomolecule?

• Carbohydrates

• Lipids

• Water

• Proteins

Which food is a good source of proteins?

• Grains

• Oils

• Fish

• Beans

What is the primary function of carbohydrates in the body?

• Transporting substances

• Building muscles

• Quick energy source

• Long-term energy storage

Which biomolecule is responsible for long-term energy storage?

• Proteins

• Lipids

• Nucleic acids

• Carbohydrates

What do structural proteins make up in the body?

• Genetic information

• Hormones

• Quick energy source

• Muscles, skin, hair, and fingernails

What is the role of enzymes in the body?

• Carrying genetic information

• Speeding up chemical reactions

• Storing energy

• Building structural proteins

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What does the term 'biosynthesis' mean?

• Transporting substances

• Storing energy

• Building life molecules

• Breaking down molecules

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Which analogy is used to explain biosynthesis in the video?

• Puzzle pieces

• Dominoes

• Legos

• Building blocks

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What are the five types of molecules that make up all living things?

• Carbohydrates, Lipids, Proteins, Nucleic acids, Water

• Carbohydrates, Lipids, Proteins, Minerals, Water

• Carbohydrates, Lipids, Proteins, Nucleic acids, Minerals

• Carbohydrates, Lipids, Proteins, Vitamins, Water