Biomolecules

What is the building block of carbohydrates?

• Amino acids

• Monosaccharides

• Nucleotides

• Fatty acids

Which of the following is a function of carbohydrates in cells?

• Insulation

• Long-term energy storage

• Fast source of energy

• Hormone production

What is a common characteristic of most lipids?

• They dissolve in water

• They are hydrophobic

• They are fast energy sources

• They are made of amino acids

Which of the following is a function of proteins in cells?

• Making up cell walls

• Providing thermal insulation

• Storing genetic information

• Acting as enzymes

What is the monomer of nucleic acids?

• Fatty acids

• Nucleotides

• Monosaccharides

• Amino acids