Biomolecules

The building blocks of a macromolecule

• amino acid

• monomer

• polymer

• sugar

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NGSS.HS-LS1-6

The type of macromolecule shown

• carbohydrate

• lipid

• protein

• nucleic acid

In the molecule, what is the dominant element attached to the carbon backbone?  

• carbon C

• Hydrogen H

• Nitrogen N

• Oxygen O

• Phosphorus P

Which of the following is not one of the four major classes of biomolecules?

• Lipids/Fats

• Carbohydrates

• Nucleic Acids

• Bacteria

• Proteins

Answer explanation

The four major macromolecules are lipids, carbohydrates, nucleic acids, and proteins.

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NGSS.MS-LS1-7

Which of the following elements are found in all macromolecules?

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Answer explanation

Carbon, hydrogen, oxygen are all part of every macromolecule. Only Nucleic acids and proteins contain nitrogen.

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NGSS.HS-LS1-6

Which macromolecule is used as our main source of energy?

• Nucleic Acids

• Lipids/fats

• Proteins

• Carbohydrates

Answer explanation

We use carbohydrates as our energy source. We break down the carbohydrates into smaller, simpler sugars, which we can absorb and use for energy.

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NGSS.HS-LS1-7

What atoms are present in the molecule?

(a)  

• C, H, O
• C, H, O,P
• C, H, O,P, N
• C, H, O,P, S

What atoms are present in the molecule?

(a)  

• C, H, O
• C, H, O,P
• C, H, O,P, N
• C, H, O,P, S

What atoms are present in the molecule?

(a)  

• C, H, O, N, S
• C, H, O,P
• C, H, O,P, N
• C, H, O

What atoms are present in the molecule?

(a)  

• C, H, O, N, P
• C, H, O, P
• C, H, O,P, N
• C, H, O