Biomolecules

What is a biomolecule?

Biomolecules are produced by _______.

• Living organisms

• Non-living things

• Chemical reactions in laboratories

• Random natural events

Most biomolecules are _______ molecules.

• organic

• inorganic

• synthetic

• artificial

What are the four major groups of biomolecules?

What are the small, repeating units called that form bonds with each other to make a larger molecule?

• Monomers

• Polymers

• Ions

• Atoms

Which of the following is not a type of biomolecule shown in the diagram?

• A) Lipids

• B) Nucleic Acids

• C) Carbohydrates

• D) Vitamins

Why is carbon essential for life?

How many bonds can each carbon atom make?

• 2

• 3

• 4

• 5

What is the atomic number of carbon?

• 6

• 8

• 12

• 14

What is water made of?

• Hydrogen and Oxygen

• Carbon and Oxygen

• Nitrogen and Hydrogen

• Carbon Dioxide