Comparing Food Molecules

Bread, pasta, and rice are examples of which food molecule?

• Carbohydrates

• Proteins

• Fats

Avocados, butter, and oils are examples of which food molecule?

• Carbohydrates

• Proteins

• Fats

Which food molecules have subunits and can bond together to form more complex molecules? Choose all that apply.

• Carbohydrates

• Proteins

• Fats

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS1-7

This molecule best represents

• Carbohydrates

• Proteins

• Fats

Tags

NGSS.HS-LS1-6

NGSS.HS-LS2-5

This molecule best represents

• Carbohydrates

• Proteins

• Fats

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS1-1

Triglyceride (C₅₆H₁₁₀O₆) is a

• Fat

• Carbohydrate

• Protein

Which food molecule contains very little Oxygen atoms compared to Hydrogen atoms?

• Carbohydrates

• Proteins

• Fats

Why do Carbohydrates and Proteins provide similar amounts of energy?

• They both have the same atoms

• They both have the same amount of chemical bonds

• They both provide 4 calories per gram

• They both have similar molecular structures

Which of the following food molecules is primarily responsible for building and repairing tissues in the body?

• Carbohydrates

• Proteins

• Fats

• Vitamins

Which food molecule is the main source of energy for the brain?

• Carbohydrates

• Proteins

• Fats

• Minerals