Biomolecules Introduction

What are biomolecules also known as?

• Microorganisms

• Macromolecules

• Micromolecules

• Biocomponents

What word refers to the building blocks of a large molecule?

• Monomer

• Dinomer

• Trinomer

• Polymer

What is the basic building block of carbohydrates?

• Amino Acid

• Fatty Acid

• Monosaccharide

• Nucleotide

Which carbohydrate is known for being a fast source of energy?

• Lipids

• Proteins

• Starch

• Glucose

Which characteristic is generally true for lipids?

• They are hydrophilic.

• They are soluble in water.

• They are hydrophobic.

• They are always made of repeating monomers.

What type of energy storage do lipids provide?

• Short Term

• Long Term

What is the monomer of a protein?

• Monosaccharide

• Nucleotide

• Amino Acid

• Fatty Acid

True or False - Proteins have many different jobs

• True

• False

What is the primary function of nucleic acids like DNA and RNA?

• Providing fast energy for cells.

• Forming the structure of cell membranes.

• Storing and transmitting genetic information.

• Acting as enzymes to speed up reactions.

True or False: Biomolecules only have C, H, N, O and P

• True

• False