Nucleic Acid Review

Match the biomolecule with its main function.

• Genetic Information

  Protein Synthesis

• Proteins

• Quick Energy

  Plant Structure

• Lipids

• Muscles

  Enzymes, Hormones, Antibodies

• Nucleic Acids

• Energy Storage

  Cell Membrane Structure

• Carbohydrates

Match the molecules and examples with the correct biomolecule.

Groups:

(a) Carbohydrates

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(b) Lipids

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(c) Nucleic Acids

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(d) Proteins

• Muscle

• ADP

• RNA

• Wax

• Starch

• Cholesterol

• Glucose

• Hormone

• Antibody

• Cellulose

• ATP

• DNA

• Lactose

• Enzyme

• Phospholipid

• Steriods

Biomolecules are big molecules made up of little molecules. The big molecules (made up of many little molecules) are called ________.

Biomolecules are big molecules made up of little molecules. The little molecules (that are the building blocks for the bigger molecules) are called ________.

The monomer of a nucleic acid is called a _______________.

• fatty acid and glycerol

• nucleotide

• monosaccharide

• amino acid

There are 3 main parts of a nucleotide. Which of the options below is NOT a component of a nucleotide.

• Nitrogenous Base

• Phosphate Group

• Ribose Sugar

• Nucleic Sector

Please draw a model of a nucleotide.

Which of the following is NOT a base of DNA?

• Adenosine (A)

• Guanine (G)

• Thymine (T)

• Uracil (U)

• Cytosine (C)

Which of the following is NOT a base of RNA?

• Adenosine (A)

• Guanine (G)

• Thymine (T)

• Uracil (U)

• Cytosine (C)

Name 3 major differences between DNA and RNA.