L5 Bio - Homework

What is the basic building block of carbohydrates?

• Amino Acid

• Monosaccharide

• Fatty Acid

• Nucleotide

Which characteristic is generally true for lipids?

• They are hydrophilic.

• They are primarily used for quick energy.

• They are hydrophobic.

• They are made of repeating monosaccharide units.

Which of the following is a primary function of proteins in an organism?

• Long-term energy storage

• Forming the cell membrane bilayer

• Acting as enzymes and structural components

• Storing genetic information

What is the primary role of nucleic acids like DNA and RNA in living organisms?

• Providing fast energy

• Long-term energy storage

• Forming cell walls

• Storing and transmitting genetic information