Biomolecules (Amoeba Sisters)

What is the building block of carbohydrates?

• Fatty acids

• Amino acids

• Monosaccharides

• Nucleotides

Which of the following is a characteristic of lipids?

• They dissolve in water

• They are hydrophobic

• They are made of amino acids

• They are fast energy sources

What is a primary function of lipids in organisms?

• Coding genetic information

• Long-term energy storage

• Building cell walls

• Short-term energy storage

What is the primary function of proteins in muscle tissue?

• Genetic coding

• Structural support

• Insulation

• Energy storage

What is the monomer of proteins?

• Monosaccharides

• Nucleotides

• Amino acids

• Fatty acids

Tags

NGSS.HS-LS1-6

Which biomolecule contains genetic information?

• Carbohydrates

• Lipids

• Nucleic acids

• Proteins

Tags

NGSS.HS-LS3-1

NGSS.HS-LS3-2