Biomolecules

What is the function of a nucleic acid?

• Stores genetic information
• Stores energy
• Quick source of energy
• Builds structures

Which biomolecule is a main source of quick energy?

• Nucleic Acid
• Protein
• Lipid
• Carbohydrate

What elements are common to all 4 biomolecules?

• Carbon, hydrogen, nitrogen
• Carbon, Nitrogen, Phosphorus
• Carbon, Hydrogen, Oxygen
• Carbon, Hydrogen, Phosphorus

A monomer is ...

• a single atom

• a single building block for polymers

• a single element

• is an inorganic molecule

Enzymes are considered to be

• Lipids

• Carbohydrate

• Protein (polypeptide)

• Nucleic Acid

What is the monomer for a protein?

• Monosaccharide
• Triglyceride
• Amino Acid
• Nucleotide

Nucleotides are monomer for

• Nucleic Acids
• Proteins
• Carbohydrates
• Lipids

Which biomolecule is made of many amino acids acids linked together?

• Nucleic Acid

• Carbohydrate

• Protein

• Lipid

A student makes a Venn diagram to compare the functions of carbohydrates and lipids.

Which function of carbohydrates and lipids should be placed in the shared section of the Venn diagram?

• Hormone production

• Structural support of cell walls

• Energy storage

• Catalyst for chemical reactions

Which biomolecule is found in fats, oils, and waxes and is a source of long-term energy? 

• Proteins
• Nucleic Acid
• Lipids
• Carbohydrate