Biomolecules Pre-assessment

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What are biomolecules?

• Organic molecules, essentially the building blocks of life

• Molecules that are specific only to Biology

• A type of cell

• A complex strand of DNA that makes us unique

Answer explanation

These molecules are the building blocks of life so they are found in all living things.

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NGSS.HS-LS1-6

Could an animal survive without 1 of the 4 Biomolecules?

Answer explanation

No, all biomolecules are essential for life. If one is missing then there would be no life.

What are the 4 Biomolecules?

• Oxygen, Lipids, Carbohydrates, and Nucleic Acids

• Oxygen, Lipids, Water, and Nucleic Acids

• Carbon, Lipids, Carbohydrates, and Nucleic Acids

• Proteins, Lipids, Carbohydrates, and Nucleic Acids

Answer explanation

These 4 molecules are the "building blocks of life"

The prefix "poly" means...

• One

• Two

• Many

• Zero

Answer explanation

An example is "polygon", a shape with many sides.

What is a monomer?

• A single person

• A small molecule

• An atom

• A biomolecule

Answer explanation

A monomer is a small molecule that can be used to build more complex molecules.

Which Biomolecules are in the food we eat? (Select all that apply)

• Proteins

• Carbohydrates

• Lipids

• Nucleic Acids

Answer explanation

The food we eat can have all biomolecules present at once.

What is a Polymer?

• Many people

• More than one biomolecule

• A complex molecule

• A simple molecule

Answer explanation

A polymer is made up of many monomers to make a complex molecule.

Cooking oil is an example of...

• Proteins

• Nucleic Acids

• Lipids

• Carbohydrates

Answer explanation

Lipids are also known as fats, like butter and oil.

Give an example of a nucleic acid.

Answer explanation

An example of a nucleic acid is DNA