Amoeba Sisters: Biomolecules Video

What is a monomer?

• A monomer is a type of polymer.

• A monomer is a single-cell organism.

• A monomer is a building block

• A monomer is a unit of measurement for temperature.

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Glucose is used to make _____ during cellular respiration?

• Proteins

• ATP (cell energy)

• Water

• Lipids

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What kind of carbohydrate makes up the cell walls of plant cells?

• Glucose

• Cellulose

• Starch

• Fiber

What type of carbohydrate makes up the cell walls of fungus?

• Cellulose

• Starch

• Glucose

• Chitin

What is the major function of carbohydrates for cells?

• Store genetic information

• Provide quick energy for cells

• Regulate cell growth

Lipids include

• vitamins

• carbs

• fats & oils

• proteins

Why are lipids important to the structure of cells?

• They make up the cell membrane of all cells

• they are a source of vitamins for the cell.

• they provide color to the cell.

• they regulate cell division.

What is a major function of lipids?

• Protein synthesis

• Long term energy storage

• Cell wall formation

• Nucleic acid storage

What is another major function of lipids?

• 
  insulation

• Enzyme production

• quick energy

• storage of genetic information

What is a major function of proteins?

• Storing long term energy

• Regulating blood pressure

• Providing quick energy

• Structures such as muscle, hair & collagen