WorksheetsBiomolecules- 5A
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 15mins
Carbs and lipids are similar because they...
Are a source of energy for living organisms
Help with immune response
build structures such as cellulose and chitin
Contain the same elements (CHO)
Match the following functions to the biomolecule
Act as hormones
Lipid
Build muscle
Protein
Carry genetic information
Nucleic acid
Energy source (cellular respiration)
Carbohydrate
How do you feel after answering these biomolecule questions?
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I may need a little review
I have to study/maybe tutoring
I'm completely lost and definitely need tutoring
A table of four types of carbohydrates is shown. Which list correctly matches the functions to the types of carbohydrates
Energy: glycogen and starch
Structure: cellulose and chitin
Energy: cellulose and chitin
Structure: glycogen and starch
Energy: chitin and glycogen
Structure: cellulose and starch
Energy: cellulose and starch
Structure: chitin and glycogen
A student makes a Venn Diagram to compare functions of carbohydrates and lipids. Which cellular function of carbohydrates and lipids should be placed in the shared section of the Venn Diagram?
Hormone production
Structural support of the cell walls
Energy
Catalyst for chemical reactions
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 carbohydrates
Lipids and nucleic acids
Which molecule synthesized by plants is a major source of energy for cellular processes in both plants and animals?
Wax
Nucleic Acid
Glucose
Chlorophyll
Which pair of statements best compares the primary functions of the carbohydrate chitin 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.
Which biomolecule makes up cell membranes?
Protein
Carbohydrate
Lipid
Nucleic acid
The function of the nucleic acid is --
to store and transmit genetic information inherited from your parents
to maintain our body temperature
to build up muscles bones and other body parts
to regulate sugar in your blood and give your cells energy
Which of the following is a characteristic of carbohydrates?
Provides structure for cells
Provides energy for all cellular activities
Contain complex carbohydrates known as starches
All of the above
