Biological Macromolecules and Their Functions

Biological Macromolecules and Their Functions

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Interactive Video

Biology, Chemistry, Science

6th - 8th Grade

Hard

Created by

Patricia Brown

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The video explores the fundamental building blocks of life, focusing on matter, atoms, and subatomic particles. It introduces organic molecules and the crucial role of carbon in forming life's chemistry. The video delves into the four major macromolecules: carbohydrates, lipids, proteins, and nucleic acids, explaining their structures, functions, and importance in living organisms. Carbohydrates provide quick energy, lipids store long-term energy and form cell membranes, proteins perform various tasks and are sensitive to pH and temperature, and nucleic acids store and transmit genetic information.

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10 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the basic building block of matter?

Atoms

Molecules

Compounds

Elements

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why is carbon considered the backbone of life?

It is found only in living organisms.

It can form four bonds with other atoms.

It is the most abundant element in the universe.

It is a metal.

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What are carbohydrates primarily used for in the body?

Building cell membranes

Storing genetic information

Providing quick energy

Insulating the body

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is a polysaccharide?

A complex carbohydrate

A single sugar molecule

A type of lipid

A chain of amino acids

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which of the following is a characteristic of lipids?

They are polar molecules.

They are made of amino acids.

They dissolve in water.

They store long-term energy.

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How do lipids contribute to cell structure?

They are involved in cell division.

They form the cell wall.

They provide energy for cell movement.

They make up the cell membrane.

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which macromolecule is not water-soluble?

Proteins

Lipids

Carbohydrates

Nucleic acids

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