Biomolecules IP Part 2

Organize these options into the right categories

Groups:

(a) Protein

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(b) Lipid

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(c) Carbohydrate

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(d) Nucleic Acid

• sugars & starches

• enzymes

• stores information

• source of quick energy

• most diverse and provides the largest variety of functions in cells

• fats, oils & waxes

• DNA & RNA

• source of long term energy

Which cellular function of carbohydrates and lipids should be placed in the shared section of the Venn diagram?

• Hormone production

• Structural support of cell walls

• Energy storage

• Catalyst for chemical reactions

Which list correctly matches the functions to the types of carbohydrates?

• Energy: cellulose and starch

  Structure: chitin and glycogen

• Energy: chitin and glycogen

  Structure: cellulose and starch

• Energy: cellulose and chitin

  Structure: glycogen and starch

• Energy: glycogen and starch

  Structure: cellulose and chitin

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 Lipids

• Nucleic Acids and Proteins

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NGSS.HS-LS1-6

Carbohydrates are more easily metabolized than lipids. However, on a gram-for-gram basis lipids provide cells with more-

• nitrogen

• proteins

• structure

• energy

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NGSS.HS-LS1-7

A student athlete wants to choose a drink that will provide quick energy for track practice. Which portion of the label should provide the athlete with information about the amount of quick energy in the drink?

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NGSS.HS-LS1-7

Which statements best compare a function of proteins and lipids in a human cell?

• - Proteins provide energy for cellular processes.

  - Lipids catalyze chemical reactions inside the cell.

• - Proteins catalyze chemical reactions inside the cell.

  - Lipids allow for the transport of certain molecules into and out of the cell.

• - Proteins allow for the transport of certain molecules into and out of the cell.

  - Lipids store genetic information for cells.

• - Proteins store genetic information for cells.

  - Lipids provide energy for cellular processes.

Which pair of statements best compares the primary functions of carbohydrates 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.