Biomolecule Basics

Made of monosaccharides

• Carbohydrates

• Proteins

• Nucleic Acids

Collagen, Keratin, and Hemoglobin are examples

• Carbohydrates

• Lipids

• Proteins

Made of the elements Carbon, Hydrogen, and Oxygen in a 1:2:1 ratio

• Proteins

• Carbohydrates

• Lipids

Most abundant component in the cell membranes of living things

• Carbohydrates

• Lipids

• Proteins

Glucose, Lactose, Sucrose, and Cellulose are all examples.

• Proteins

• Lipids

• Carbohydrates

Made of Carbon, Hydrogen, Oxygen, Nitrogen, and Sulfur.

• Proteins

• Nucleic Acids

• Lipids

A plant undergoes photosynthesis. Which major characteristic of life is being directly demonstrated?

• growth and development

• get and use energy

• responding to stimuli

This is an example of which macromolecule?

• lipid

• nucleic acid

• carbohydrate

• protein

DNA and RNA are examples of

• nucleic acids

• proteins

• lipids

Your cells require energy to keep you alive. Which two molecules provide most of your energy?

• lipids and nucleic acids

• lipids and carbohydrates

• lipids and proteins