Biomolecules (General)

Match the following biomolecule monomers

• Nucleic Acid

• 
• Carbohydrate

• 
• Protein

• 
• Water

• 
• Lipid

• 

Tags

NGSS.HS-LS1-1

NGSS.HS-LS1-6

Match the following examples and descriptions of each macromolecule

Groups:

(a) Proteins

,

(b) Carbohydrates

,

(c) Nucleic Acids

,

(d) Lipids

• Phospholipids

• ATP

• DNA

• Communication and Transportation

• Glycerol head (hydrophilic)

• Phosphate group

• Amino Acid

• Polypeptide

• Cellulose
• mRNA
• Sugars

• RNA
• Monosaccharide

• Short term energy

• Triglycerides
• Enzymes

• Long term energy

• Fats, Waxes, Oils

• Nucleotide
• Polysaccharide

Which property of water allows it to form bonds, create high surface tension, and move up plant stems or human arteries against gravity?

• High heat capacity

• Adhesion

• Polarity

• Less dense in solid form

Tags

NGSS.HS-ESS2-5

What is the primary role of enzymes in living organisms?

• To speed up chemical reactions

• To slow down chemical reactions

• To provide energy for reactions

• To store genetic information

Tags

NGSS.HS-LS2-5

What happens to enzyme activity when the temperature is too low?

• Enzyme activity decreases

• Enzyme activity increases

• Enzymes become denatured

• Enzymes change their substrate

What is the consequence of an enzyme being denatured?

• It loses its structure and function

• It becomes more active

• It changes its substrate

• It speeds up its reaction