Biomolecules and Their Functions

What role do carbohydrates play in plant cells?

• Forming the bilayer

• Storing instructions

• Giving strength through cellulose

• Speeding up reactions

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Which biomolecule is involved in speeding up chemical reactions?

• Lipids

• Nucleic Acids

• Proteins

• Carbohydrates

What is the function of nucleic acids in cells?

• Preventing water loss

• Acting as ID tags

• Storing genetic instructions

• Protecting fungi

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How do the Starches contribute to the cell?

• By supplying energy.

• Acting as a storage facilities for quick energy.

• By checking IDs of molecules.

• By managing waste disposal.

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What is the primary function of the Phospholipid Bilayer?

• To provide energy for the cell

• To act as a protective double wall

• To store genetic information

• To facilitate cellular respiration

How do saturated fats differ from unsaturated fats?

• Saturated fats have bends in their structure

• Unsaturated fats are straight and orderly

• Saturated fats are straight and orderly

• Unsaturated fats provide structural support

What role do proteins play in the cell ?

• They store genetic information.

• They act as versatile workers, speeding up reactions and controlling entry and exit in the cell.

• They provide energy for the cell.

• They form the cell's structural framework.

How are proteins created?

• Made up of lipid chains.

• Composed of carbohydrate chains.

• Made up of chains of amino acids connected by peptide bonds.

• Formed by nucleic acids.

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What role does DNA play in the cell?

• DNA acts as the city's power source.

• Provides the genetic code in the nucleus.

• DNA transports messages throughout the city.

• DNA builds the city's infrastructure.

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What are the building blocks of nucleic acids ?

• Proteins

• Lipids

• Nucleotides

• Carbohydrates