Biomolecules Unveiled: Exploring Carbohydrates, Lipids, Proteins, and Nucleic Acids

The video introduces biomolecules, explaining their importance to life. It covers carbohydrates, lipids, proteins, and nucleic acids, detailing their structures, functions, and examples in food. The video also explains monomers as building blocks and provides a mnemonic to remember the elements in biomolecules. The focus is on understanding the role of these macromolecules in cells and organisms.

What are the large molecules essential for life, also known as macromolecules?

• Vitamins

• Minerals

• Biomolecules

• Enzymes

Which of the following is a monomer of carbohydrates?

• Monosaccharide

• Nucleotide

• Amino acid

• Fatty acid

What is the primary function of carbohydrates in cells?

• Structural support

• Long-term energy storage

• Hormone production

• Fast energy source

Which of the following is NOT a type of lipid?

• Polysaccharide

• Steroid

• Phospholipid

• Triglyceride

What characteristic do most lipids share?

• Soluble in water

• Hydrophobic

• Made of amino acids

• Hydrophilic

What is the monomer of proteins?

• Fatty acid

• Nucleotide

• Monosaccharide

• Amino acid

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

• Energy storage

• Genetic information storage

• Acting as enzymes

• Insulation

What are nucleic acids primarily responsible for in cells?

• Hormone regulation

• Structural support

• Genetic information storage

• Energy production

Which of the following is a monomer of nucleic acids?

• Amino acid

• Monosaccharide

• Nucleotide

• Fatty acid

What mnemonic helps remember the common elements in biomolecules?

• CHOMP

• CHON

• CHO

• CHONP