Unit 2- Lesson 2: Carbon Based Molecules

What element is considered the building block of life?

• carbon
• hydrogen
• oxygen
• water

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Which carbon-based molecule contains the genetic information of the cell?

• carbohydrates
• lipids
• proteins
• nucleic acids

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Enzymes are made of which monomer?

• monosaccharides
• fatty acids and glycerol
• amino acids
• nucleotides

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This molecule provides quick energy for the cells.

• carbohydrates

• lipids

• proteins

• nucleic acids

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My monomer is amino acids.

• carbohydrates
• lipids
• protein
• nucleic acids

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My monomer is nucleotide.

• carbohydrates
• lipids
• proteins
• nucleic acids

A large molecule made of subunits called monomers.

• A. isomer

• B. polymer

• C. misnomer

• D. hydrocarbon

While water is a polar molecule, these molecules are non polar and will never bind with water.

• A. proteins

• B. nucleic acids

• C. lipids

• D. sugars

This structure is composed of (1) a sugar (2) a phosphate group, and (3) a nitrogen-containing base.

• amino acids

• carbohydrates

• nucleotides

• phospholipids

Which biomolecule is responsible for insulation and energy storage?

• Protein
• Nucleic Acid
• Lipid
• Carbohydrate