Exploring Carbohydrates, Lipids, and Proteins in IB Biology

Exploring Carbohydrates, Lipids, and Proteins in IB Biology

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Interactive Video

Biology

6th - 10th Grade

Hard

Created by

Liam Anderson

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The video tutorial covers the basics of organic and inorganic compounds, focusing on carbon's role. It explains macromolecules like proteins, carbohydrates, lipids, and nucleic acids, detailing their structures and functions. Lipids are discussed in terms of energy storage, insulation, and buoyancy. Carbohydrates are explored through their types, digestion, and storage as glycogen, with emphasis on their roles in plants and animals. The tutorial also highlights the importance of glucose and insulin in energy regulation.

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10 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which of the following is considered an inorganic substance?

Carbon dioxide

Glucose

Protein

Starch

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What are the building blocks of proteins?

Nucleotides

Monosaccharides

Amino acids

Fatty acids

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which macromolecule is primarily found in the bun and vegetables of a burger?

Proteins

Lipids

Nucleic acids

Carbohydrates

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What are lipids made up of?

Glycerol and fatty acids

Monosaccharides

Nucleotides

Amino acids

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which of the following is NOT a function of lipids?

Transport of oxygen

Buoyancy

Heat insulation

Energy storage

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why are fats harder to digest compared to carbohydrates?

They are nonpolar and do not dissolve well in water

They contain more energy

They are stored in the liver

They are larger molecules

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the primary function of glucose in animals?

Buoyancy

Main source of energy

Energy storage

Heat insulation

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