Biomolecules and Their Functions

Mr. Barrios introduces biomolecules, the building blocks of life, which include carbohydrates, lipids, proteins, and nucleic acids. Each biomolecule group has specific elements and functions. Carbohydrates provide short-term energy, lipids offer long-term energy, proteins aid in structure and reactions, and nucleic acids store genetic information. Monomers form polymers, with carbohydrates having monosaccharides and polysaccharides, lipids having fatty acids, proteins having amino acids, and nucleic acids having nucleotides.

What are biomolecules also known as?

• Inorganic molecules

• Synthetic molecules

• Micro molecules

• Macromolecules

Which of the following is NOT a major group of biomolecules?

• Lipids

• Proteins

• Carbohydrates

• Vitamins

What is the monomer of carbohydrates called?

• Amino acid

• Monosaccharide

• Fatty acid

• Nucleotide

Carbohydrates are primarily used for what type of energy?

• Genetic energy

• Short-term energy

• Long-term energy

• Structural energy

What is the monomer of lipids known as?

• Amino acid

• Monosaccharide

• Nucleotide

• Fatty acid

Lipids are primarily used for what type of energy?

• Long-term energy

• Short-term energy

• Structural energy

• Genetic energy

What element is unique to proteins compared to carbohydrates and lipids?

• Carbon

• Oxygen

• Hydrogen

• Nitrogen

What is the monomer of proteins called?

• Monosaccharide

• Amino acid

• Fatty acid

• Nucleotide

Which biomolecule is responsible for storing genetic information?

• Carbohydrates

• Proteins

• Lipids

• Nucleic acids

What additional element do nucleic acids contain that is not found in carbohydrates, lipids, or proteins?

• Sulfur

• Phosphorus

• Calcium

• Magnesium