The Chemical Basis of Life

______ are examples of carbohydrates

• glucose & fructose
• guanine & cytosine
• glycine & glutamine
• samose & deanose

__________ are nucleic acid functions

• store & transfer genetic info
• store & create energy
• structure & energy for cells
• membrane structure and nutrient transfer

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NGSS.HS-LS1-1

NGSS.HS-LS3-1

___________ are some functions of lipids.

• storing energy and  cell membrane structure
• providing actin & providing myosin
• cellulose structure and digestive assistance
• storing & transferring genetic info

Cellulose is a type of ____________

• carbohydrate
• nucleic acid
• lipid
• protein

________ are the main components of fats and oils.

• lipids
• amino acids
• nucleic acids
• carbohydrates

These organic molecules are used by the body to store and release energy.

• Carbohydrates
• Lipids
• Proteins
• Nucleic Acids

These organic molecules are used by the body to store the genetic code.

• Carbohydrates
• Lipids
• Proteins
• Nucleic Acids

These organic molecules are used by the body for long term storage of energy and make up the structure of cell membranes.

• Carbohydrates
• Lipids
• Proteins
• Nucleic Acids

Sugars (glucose) and starch are examples of this organic molecule:

• Carbohydrates
• Lipids
• Proteins
• Nucleic Acids

Fatty acids such as butter and oils and phospholipids are examples of this organic molecule:

• Carbohydrates
• Lipids
• Proteins
• Nucleic Acids