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Biomolecules Functions

Total questions: 24

Worksheet time: 24mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Which biomolecule is responsible for insulation and energy storage?

a)

Protein

b)

Nucleic Acid

c)

Lipid

d)

Carbohydrate

2.

Which organic molecule would a long-distance runner most likely choose to eat two hours before a race?

a)

A protein, because it builds muscle mass.

b)

A lipid because it provides long term energy storage.

c)

A carbohydrate because it releases energy quickly.

d)

A protein, because it transports oxygen into the blood stream.

3.

How are the functions of a carbohydrate and a lipid similar?

a)

Both are a source of energy.

b)

Both are replicated during meiosis.

c)

Both lower the activation energy of reactions.

d)

Both dissolve nutrients in the digestive system.

4.

What is the function of nucleic acids?

a)

Stores energy

b)

Stores genetic information

c)

Movement

d)

Physical structure

5.

Match a biomolecule to its function

a)

Lipids

1.

Provides insulation

b)

Enzyme

2.

Speed up chemical reaction

c)

Nucleic acid

3.

DNA/RNA

d)

Carbohydrate

4.

Provides fast energy

6.

What biomolecule is responsible for immune support such as antibodies?

a)

Nucleic Acid

b)

Lipid

c)

Protein

d)

Carbohydrate

7.

Match the functions to the biomolecule.

a)

energy storage

1.

Lipid

b)

builds and repairs muscle

2.

protein

c)

stores genetic information

3.

nucleic acid

d)

quick energy and structure

4.

carbohydrates

8.

What biomolecule do enzymes belong to? 

a)

Carbohydrate

b)

Lipid

c)

Nucleic Acid

d)

Protein

9.

Which biomolecules contains your genetic information?

a)

Proteins

b)

Lipids

c)

Carbohydrates

d)

Nucleic Acids

10.

What biomolecule is this person missing?

a)

Carbohydrates

b)

Lipids

c)

Proteins

d)

Nucleic Acids

11.

Which biomolecule has a biological function as a first-line source of energy?

a)

Carbohydrates

b)

Lipids

c)

Nucleic Acids

d)

Proteins

12.

_________ are utilized as a form of fast energy source. ________ provide longer term energy and storage.

a)

carbohydrates, lipids

b)

lipids, carbohydrates

c)

protein, carbohydrates

13.

Glucose is a sugar that provides quick energy it would best be classified as...

a)

Carbohydrate

b)

Protein

c)

Nucleic Acid

d)

Lipids

14.

Functions can include building cell wall and being a form of quick energy....

a)

Carbohydrates

b)

Proteins

c)

Nucleic Acid

d)

Lipids

15.

Functions can include providing structure, aiding in muscle movement, and aiding reactions.....

a)

Carbohydrates

b)

Proteins

c)

Nucleic Acid

d)

Lipids

16.

Functions include containing the genetic information and providing the footprint for traits.

a)

Carbohydrates

b)

Proteins

c)

Nucleic Acid

d)

Lipids

17.

Which biomolecule contains fats, oils, and waxes?

a)

Proteins

b)

Nucleic Acid

c)

Lipids

d)

Carbohydrate

18.

Which biomolecule helps form muscles?

a)

Nucleic Acid

b)

Carbohydrate

c)

Protein

d)

Lipids

19.

Which biomolecule is also known as enzymes?

a)

Carbohydrate

b)

Lipid

c)

Nucleic Acid

d)

Protein

20.

DNA and RNA are classified as....

a)

Lipids

b)

Carbohydrates

c)

Nucleic Acids

d)

Protein

21.

Which biomolecule is primarily responsible for catalyzing biochemical reactions?

a)

A) Carbohydrates

b)

B) Lipids

c)

C) Proteins

d)

D) Nucleic Acids

22.

What is the main function of carbohydrates in the human body?

a)

A) Genetic information storage

b)

B) Energy storage and supply

c)

C) Insulation and protection

d)

D) Catalyzing reactions

23.

Which biomolecule is essential for the storage and transmission of genetic information?

a)

A) Proteins

b)

B) Lipids

c)

C) Carbohydrates

d)

D) Nucleic Acids

24.

In an experiment, a scientist observes that a certain biomolecule forms a double helix structure. Which biomolecule is most likely being observed?

a)

A) Protein

b)

B) Lipid

c)

C) Carbohydrate

d)

D) Nucleic Acid