Understanding Biomolecules and Their Functions

According to the Amoeba Sisters, why do we need to understand biomolecules?

• To improve our math skills

• To understand the building blocks of life

• To learn about ancient history

• To enhance our artistic abilities

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What are lipids better known as?

• Sugars

• Fats

• Proteins

• Vitamins

What are the TWO building blocks of lipids?

• Amino acids and nucleotides

• Fatty acids and glycerol

• Monosaccharides and disaccharides

• Peptides and enzymes

What are the three examples of lipids that this video gives?

• Glucose, fructose, and sucrose

• Butter, oil, and wax

• Starch, cellulose, and glycogen

• DNA, RNA, and ATP

What examples of foods high in proteins does this video give?

• Bread and pasta

• Chicken and beans

• Apples and oranges

• Rice and potatoes

What does it mean when you see on a food label that it “includes over 20 amino acids”?

• The food is high in carbohydrates

• The food is a complete protein

• The food is low in fat

• The food is high in sugar

How is DNA connected to proteins?

• DNA is made of proteins

• DNA codes for proteins

• Proteins destroy DNA

• Proteins are unrelated to DNA

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How come most food has the building blocks of DNA in it?

• Because all living things contain DNA

• Because DNA is added during processing

• Because DNA is a type of protein

• Because DNA is a type of carbohydrate

What order should you write these four biomolecules in, according to the Amoeba Sisters?

• Proteins, lipids, carbohydrates, nucleic acids

• Carbohydrates, lipids, proteins, nucleic acids

• Nucleic acids, proteins, carbohydrates, lipids

• Lipids, carbohydrates, nucleic acids, proteins

What three elements do all four biomolecules have in common?

• Carbon, hydrogen, oxygen

• Nitrogen, oxygen, sulfur

• Phosphorus, carbon, nitrogen

• Hydrogen, sulfur, phosphorus

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