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WorksheetsAmoeba Sisters - Biomolecules
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 9mins
A molecule that can be bonded to other identical molecules to form a polymer.
Monomer
Base
Acid
Unomer
The monomer for carbohydrates is a(n):
Amino acid
Fatty acid
Nucleotide
Monosaccharide
The building blocks of fats are: (fun fact: some people do not this as a true monomer.)
Fatty acids + glycerol
Amino acids + glycerol
Glycerol + monosaccharides
Nucleotide + fatty acids
What are lipids good for? (What do they provide?)
(a)
What is the primary function of lipids (fats)?
Defense against disease (i.e. antibodies)
Great source of quick energy.
Store hereditary information.
Great source of long term energy.
The principal components of the cell membrane are lipids.
True
False
What are some functions of proteins?
Assist in muscle development, immune system (antibodies) and enzymes
Provide quick and long term energy
The monomers of proteins are
Nucleotides
Fatty acids
Amino acids
Monosaccharides
What do nucleic acids include?
Enzymes and lipids
only DNA
DNA and RNA
only RNA
TRUE or FALSE: You can eat the DNA of other organisms (living things).
True
False
Identifying structures help predict their ___________.
Properties & functions
Fat level
Insulation ability
Atom colors
CARB, LIPID, PROTEIN, AND NUCLEIC.
CHO, CHO, CHON, CHONP
CHO, CHON, CHO, CHONP
CHONP, CHON, CHO, CHO
CHONP, CHO, CHON, CHO
All basic biomolecules have these elements:
Carbon
Hydrogen
Oxygen
Helium
Sulfur
Which basic biomolecules have nitrogen in them?
Carb
Lipid
Protein
Nucleic acid
Nucleic acid is the only basic biomolecule to have this element.
Nitrogen
Neon
Gold
Silver
Phosphorus
