The 4 Biomolecules and Their Functions

The food we eat is a source of what for us?

• Biomolecules

• Biomagnification

What are the biomolecules? (Select all that apply)

• Carbohydrates

• Lipids

• Proteins

• Nucleic Acids

The video mentioned that although we get our biomolecules from our food, this is not going to be a video on nutrition. Instead this is focusing on how our biomolecules help to form ______ that make up life.

• Atoms

• Elements

• Cells

Breads, pasta, fruits, vegetables, sugary food are all high in which biomolecule?

• Carbohydrates

• Lipids

• Proteins

• Nucleic Acids

What is the monomer of a carbohydrate?

• Monosaccharide

• Fatty Acids

• Amino Acids

• Nucleotides

What are big carbohydrates called?

• Monosaccharides

• Disaccharides

• Polysaccharides

What structure can special carbohydrates form for living things?

• Cell Walls in plants

• Cell membranes in all living things

Carbs are a quick source of _____ for cells because they are used to make ATP.

• air

• energy

Plants store their extra carbohydrates as _______, and animals (like you and I) store our extra carbohydrates as ____________.

• Starch, glycogen

• glycogen, starch

What are the "monomers" of lipids?

• monosaccharides

• fatty acids and glycerol

• Amino Acids

• Nucleotides