Identify Biological Polymers and Their Functions

A biological polymer that stores and transmits genetic information is a ...

• nucleic acid
• carbohydrate
• lipid
• protein

Tags

NGSS.HS-LS3-1

A biological polymer made of amino acid monomers is a 

• protein
• lipid
• carbohydrate
• nucleic acid

Tags

NGSS.HS-LS1-1

What is the primary function of carbohydrates in your body?

• Speed up chemical reactions.
• Give immediate energy.
• Help to store energy.
• Build cell walls in plants.

A group of organic molecules that includes sugars, starch, and cellulose...

• proteins
• carbohydrates
• nucleic acids
• lipids

Monomer of nucleic acids; consists of a phosphate group, deoxyribose (sugar), and a nitrogen-base. 

• glucose
• nucleotide
• amino acid
• fatty acids

Organic molecules that always contain carbon, oxygen and hydrogen, often in a 1:2:1 ratio

• carbohydrates
• proteins
• enyzmes
• nucleic acids

A large molecule made up of many similar or identical subunits...

• lipids
• polymer
• monomer
• monosaccharide

A large, folded chain of amino acids...

• protein
• steroid
• monosaccharide
• nucleic acid

Tags

NGSS.HS-LS1-6

NGSS.HS-LS1-1

Building blocks of polymers...

• monomer
• polypeptide
• monosaccharide
• glycerol

A type of biological molecule that includes fats, oils, hormones, waxes, and components of cellular membranes ...

• lipids
• proteins
• carbohydrates
• nucleic acids