Biomolecules: Structure and Function

What is a biomolecule?

• The dissolved particle in a solution

• One of the by-products of respiration

• Large molecule that is present in living organisms

• None of the above

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NGSS.MS-LS3-1

Which of the following are biomolecules?

• RNA, DNA, proteins, lipids

• Proteins, lipids, carbohydrates, polymers

• Nucleic acid, lipids, carbohydrates, monomers

• Proteins, lipids, carbohydrates, nucleic acids

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All polymers are made up of...

• monosaccharides
• monomers
• proteins
• None of these

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Which biomolecule is responsible for insulation and energy storage?

• Protein
• Nucleic Acid
• Lipid
• Carbohydrate

What are foods that are high in carbs?

• Eggs, fish, poultry
• Cheese, meats, vegetables
• Bread, potatoes, and pasta
• Multitude of oils, butter and condiments

What is the function of nucleic acids?

• Stores energy
• Stores genetic information
• Movement
• Physical structure

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NGSS.HS-LS1-1

NGSS.HS-LS3-1

Oils are which type of macromolecule?

• carbohydrates
• lipids
• nucleic acids
• proteins

What is a function of carbohydrates?

• To provide energy to living organisms

• The provide the structure in muscles

• Providing insulation

• Storing your genetic information

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What is the function of proteins?

• They are used for cell to cell communication

• They insulate the body, are used for short term energy and are found in glycogen

• They are used as the structural components of the body (muscles and organs)

• They create the cell membrane

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Which biomolecule makes up cell membranes?

• Protein

• Carbohydrate

• Lipid

• Nucleic acid