Biological Molecules

Biological Molecules

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Science, Physics, Chemistry, Biology

6th Grade - University

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The video explores the importance of biological molecules in life processes, focusing on carbohydrates, proteins, and lipids. It explains that living organisms are composed of a small group of molecules, with water being the most abundant. Carbohydrates, lipids, and proteins are made of specific elements, with carbohydrates and lipids containing carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen, while proteins also include nitrogen and sometimes sulfur. Carbohydrates are categorized into monosaccharides, disaccharides, and polysaccharides, with examples like glucose and starch. Proteins are polymers of amino acids, crucial for various functions like enzyme activity and hormone production. Lipids, including triglycerides and cholesterol, serve as energy sources and structural components.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the most abundant molecule in the human body?

Water

Lipids

Carbohydrates

Proteins

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which of the following is a disaccharide?

Glucose

Fructose

Cellulose

Sucrose

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the monomer unit of proteins?

Amino acids

Nucleotides

Glucose

Fatty acids

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which of these is a function of proteins in the body?

Water retention

Hormone production

Energy storage

Photosynthesis

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Triglycerides are a type of lipid found in which of the following?

Cell membranes

Enzymes

Dietary fats

DNA