Biomolecules (B-LS1-6)

Which of the following is a primary function of proteins in living organisms?

• Storing genetic information

• Catalyzing biochemical reactions

• Providing insulation

• Storing energy long-term

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True or False: Lipids are important for forming cell membranes in both plant and animal cells.

• True

• False

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Which TWO items are functions of carboyhdrates?

• To store genetic information

• To provide a quick source of energy

• Structure of cell walls

• To transport oxygen

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Which of the following is a monomer of proteins?

• Fatty acid

• Amino acid

• Glucose

• Nucleotide

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Which biomolecule is most associated with cell membranes?

• Protein

• Lipid

• Carbohydrate

• Nucleic acid

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Which biomolecule is primarily responsible for storing and transmitting genetic information?

• Protein

• Nucleic acid

• Lipid

• Carbohydrate

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Which of the following is a polymer made up of nucleotides?

• DNA

• Starch

• Cellulose

• Glycogen

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True or False: Enzymes are a type of protein that speed up chemical reactions in the body.

• True

• False

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Which of the following best describes the role of carbohydrates in animal cells?

• They form the genetic code

• They provide energy for cellular activities

• They make up the cell membrane

• They store information

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What is the main purpose of the process in which amino acids are joined together in a cell?

• To form DNA

• To build proteins

• To store energy

• To create cell membranes

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