Understanding Organic Biomolecules

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

• DNA

• Lipids

• Minerals

• Carbohydrates

What is the primary function of carbohydrates in living organisms?

• To store genetic information

• To form cell membranes

• To act as enzymes

• To provide energy

How do plants use glucose to create amino acids?

• By combining it with nitrogen from the soil

• By converting it directly into proteins

• By storing it as starch

• By using it as a source of energy

What is the role of fats in living organisms?

• To act as hormones

• To form cell membranes and provide long-term energy

• To provide short-term energy

• To store genetic information

What elements are found in DNA?

• Carbon, nitrogen, phosphorus, and sulfur

• Carbon, hydrogen, oxygen, and sulfur

• Hydrogen, oxygen, nitrogen, and sulfur

• Carbon, hydrogen, oxygen, nitrogen, and phosphorus