Structure of Biomolecules

Which biomolecule makes up your genes?

• Carbohydrate

• Lipid

• Nucleic Acid

• Protein

Beeswax is a waxy substance that is produced by bees and then harvested by humans for a variety of uses. Ancient Romans used beeswax as a waterproofing agent because it is not water-permeable. Beeswax is which of the following types of organic molecule?

• carbohydrate

• lipid

• nucleic acid

• protein

What is the monomer for Lipids?

• Monosaccarides

• Fatty Acids

• Amino Acids

• Nucleotides

What do monomers do?

• Bonds to make a Polymer

• Creates Protiens

• Stores energy

• Splits to make more cells

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Which biomolecule is made of nucleotides and include your DNA? (Hint: they carry genetic information)

• Carbohydrate

• Lipids

• Protein

• Nucleic Acid

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What is the function of a nucleic acid?

• Stores genetic information

• Stores energy

• Quick source of energy

• Builds structures

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Lipids are made up of which of the following?

• glycerol and fatty acids tails

• glycerol and monolipids

• fatty acids and phosolipids

• amino acids and nucleotides

What is the monomer of proteins?

• amino acids

• polypeptides

• nucleotides

• monosaccharides

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Which biomolecule is made of the monomer amino acids?

• Nucleic Acid

• Carbohydrate

• Protein

• Lipid

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The monomer of a protein is called...

• an amino acid

• a monosaccharide

• a fatty acid

• a nucleotide

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