Biomolecules 24-25

Which biomolecule includes sugars, starches, and cellulose?

• lipid

• protein

• carbohydrate

• nucleic acids

Which biomolecule includes DNA and RNA?

• lipid

• protein

• carbohydrate

• nucleic acids

Which biomolecule includes fats, oils, waxes and hormones?

• lipid

• protein

• carbohydrate

• nucleic acids

Which biomolecule includes enzymes?

• lipid

• protein

• carbohydrate

• nucleic acids

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NGSS.HS-LS1-1

What is the main function of carbohydrates in the body?

• store and transfer genetic material

• Build muscle mass and speed up chemical reactions

• Regulate body temperature

• Provide energy and build cell walls

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NGSS.HS-LS1-7

What is the main function of nucleic acids in the body?

• store and transfer genetic material

• insulate the body from extreme temperatures

• cushion internal organs from injury

• Provide energy and build cell walls

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NGSS.HS-LS1-1

NGSS.HS-LS3-1

What is the main function of proteins in the body?

• Used to store and transfer genetic material and continue the species

• Build muscle mass and speed up chemical reactions

• long term energy storage, cell membrane structure and insulation

• create the solid structure of cell walls and cell membranes

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NGSS.HS-LS1-1

What are the building blocks of proteins?

• Carbohydrates

• Amino acids

• Nucleotides

• Fatty acids

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NGSS.HS-LS1-1

NGSS.HS-LS1-6

What are the building blocks of nucleic acids?

• Polysaccharides

• Triglycerides

• Nucleotides

• Fatty acids

What are the building blocks of carbohydrates?

• monosaccharides

• amino acids

• glycerol

• fatty acids