Understanding Organic Biomolecules

Which of the following is NOT one of the four major types of organic biomolecules?

• Carbohydrates

• DNA

• Lipids

• Minerals

What is the primary role of carbohydrates in living organisms?

• To act as enzymes

• To form cell membranes

• To provide energy

• To store genetic information

How do plants use glucose to create amino acids?

• By combining glucose with nitrogen from the soil

• By photosynthesis

• By absorbing sunlight

• By breaking down fats

What is a key function of fats in living organisms?

• To act as hormones

• To form the structure of DNA

• To make up cell membranes

• To provide short-term energy

What elements are found in DNA that are not typically found in carbohydrates?

• Carbon and hydrogen

• Oxygen and nitrogen

• Nitrogen and phosphorus

• Hydrogen and phosphorus