WorksheetsBiomolecules
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 1hrs 15mins
Which atom or element is in almost all biomolecules?
sulfur
lithium
carbon
calcium
Large molecules formed by joining smaller organic molecules together are called ___________________. (look at your vocabulary definitions)
polymers
macromolecules
carbohydrates
monomers
Molecules made from repeating units of identical or nearly identical compounds called monomers are called _____________ (look at your vocabulary definitions.)
polymers
macromolecules
carbohydrates
lipids
Select the compounds that are MACROMOLECULES.
nucleic acids
water
carbohydrates
carbon dioxide
amino acids
Which macromolecule is the central energy source for organisms because they provide glucose to the body?
lipids
amino acids
nucleic acids
carbohydrate
Which 3 elements are in carbohydrates?
carbon
hydrogen
neon
oxygen
potassium
one carbohydrate is called a _________________
disaccharide
monosaccharide
polysaccharide
complex sugar
Two monosaccharides joined together form a _________________
disaccharide
monosaccharide
polysaccharide
complex sugar
Longer carbohydrate molecules are called _________________
disaccharide
monosaccharide
polysaccharide
simple sugar
Which two foods have the most carbohydrates?
pasta
water
bread
meat
What are the two types of NUCLEIC ACIDS?
DNA
Glucose
RNA
Enzymes
Proteins are responsible for (choose 3):
signaling within and between cells
giving quick energy to organisms
speeding up chemical reactions
storing genetic information
controlling cell growth
Nucleic acids are responsible for:
giving quick energy to organisms
speeding up chemical reactions
storing genetic information
controlling cell growth
Lipids/fatty acids are responsible for:
giving quick energy to organisms
storing energy & preventing water loss
storing genetic information
controlling cell growth
Amino acids are the monomers for which macromolecule/polymer?
carbohydrate
lipid
protein
nucleic acids
