Proteins and Nucleic Acids

What elements make up Proteins?

• C, H, O, N, (S)

• C, H, O, N

• C, H, O, N, P

• C, H, O

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What elements make up Nucleic Acids?

• C, N, O, H, (S)

• C, N, O, H, P, (S)

• C, N, O, H, P

• C, N, O

What are the monomers for Proteins?

• Nucleic Acids

• Amino Acids

• Monosaccarides

• Nucleotides

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What are the monomers for Nucleic Acids?

• Monosaccarides

• Amino Acids

• Nucleotides

• Nitrogen Acids

Does your body break down Nucleic Acids for ATP?

• Yes

• No

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Identify some foods you eat that you know are high in protein.

• Strawberries

• Meat

• Peanuts

• Water

Compare the elements that are present in a protein to those in a carbohydrate.

• Protein = C, H, O, N (S) and Carbohydrate = C, H, O

• Protein = C, H, O, N and Carbohydrate = C, H, N

• Protein = C, H, O, N, P and Carbohydrate = C, H, O

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How many amino acids does your body use to build proteins?

• 40

• 25

• 20

• 15

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What are the differences between proteins and lipids?

• Proteins function to help speed up reactions, copy DNA, and transport molecules

  
  

  Lipids allow things to enter/leave the cell and can store energy.

• Proteins all things to enter/leave the cell and can store energy

  
  

  Lipids function to help speed up reactions, copy DNA, and transport molecules.

• None of the above

What are the functions of proteins in our body? (select all that apply)

• Structural

• Catalyst

• Energy

• Legumes