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Biomolecules Vocabulary

Total questions: 10

Worksheet time: 20mins

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Class
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1.

A polymer...

a)

is the same as a monomer

b)

means only one

c)

is made up of two or more (multiple) monomers

d)

is smaller than a monomer

2.

All molecules contain... (select all that apply)

a)

carbon

b)

hydrogen

c)

uranium

d)

oxygen

3.

Nucleic acids are made up of nucleotides and form our

a)

cell walls

b)

muscles and tissues

c)

skin and hair

d)

DNA and RNA

4.

Proteins

a)

determine the color of our hair

b)

help in breaking down food

c)

help by transporting other biomolecules

d)

all of the above

5.

Proteins are made up of...

a)

amino acids

b)

carbohydrates

c)

other proteins

d)

lipids

6.

______ are made of glycerol and provide long-term energy

a)

proteins

b)

nucleic acid

c)

lipids

d)

carbohydrates

7.

Phospholipids are a type of lipid that make up the _____ of all living things

a)

proteins

b)

cell membranes

c)

digestive systems

d)

DNA

8.

Carbohydrates are called "polysaccharides" meaning "many sugars". Monosaccharide means...

a)

one sugar

b)

two sugars

c)

no sugar

9.

Which of the following is NOT a carbohydrate? (Remember: all carbohydrates have the same ending)

a)

lactose

b)

galactose

c)

sucrose

d)

lipase

10.

Carbohydrates are good for...

a)

strength

b)

short-term energy

c)

long-term energy

d)

resting