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WorksheetsBiomolecules IP Part 2
Total questions: 8
Worksheet time: 12mins
Organize these options into the right categories
most diverse and provides the largest variety of functions in cells
source of quick energy
source of long term energy
fats, oils & waxes
sugars & starches
stores information
DNA & RNA
enzymes
Which cellular function of carbohydrates and lipids should be placed in the shared section of the Venn diagram?
Hormone production
Structural support of cell walls
Energy storage
Catalyst for chemical reactions
Which list correctly matches the functions to the types of carbohydrates?
Energy: cellulose and starch
Structure: chitin and glycogen
Energy: chitin and glycogen
Structure: cellulose and starch
Energy: cellulose and chitin
Structure: glycogen and starch
Energy: glycogen and starch
Structure: cellulose and chitin
An advertisement for a health supplement for dogs claims to build lean muscle and strengthen tendons and ligaments, as well as provide energy. Which two biomolecules must the supplement contain to provide these benefits?
Carbohydrates and lipids
Proteins and Carbohydrates
Nucleic acids and Lipids
Nucleic Acids and Proteins
Carbohydrates are more easily metabolized than lipids. However, on a gram-for-gram basis lipids provide cells with more-
nitrogen
proteins
structure
energy
A student athlete wants to choose a drink that will provide quick energy for track practice. Which portion of the label should provide the athlete with information about the amount of quick energy in the drink?
Which statements best compare a function of proteins and lipids in a human cell?
- Proteins provide energy for cellular processes.
- Lipids catalyze chemical reactions inside the cell.
- Proteins catalyze chemical reactions inside the cell.
- Lipids allow for the transport of certain molecules into and out of the cell.
- Proteins allow for the transport of certain molecules into and out of the cell.
- Lipids store genetic information for cells.
- Proteins store genetic information for cells.
- Lipids provide energy for cellular processes.
Which pair of statements best compares the primary functions of carbohydrates and the protein chitinase?
- the chitin in the exoskeleton provides insulation for insects.
- the chitinase stores genetic material for insectivorous bats
- the chitin in the exoskeleton breaks down for energy to be used by insects.
- the chitinase provides insulation for insectivorous bats.
- the chitin in the exoskeleton stores genetic material for insects.
- the chitinase provides support and protection for insectivorous bats.
- the chitin in the exoskeleton provides support and protection for insects.
- the chitinase breaks down chitin for energy to be used by insectivorous bats.
