Carbohydrates Lipids Proteins

What are the building blocks (or monomers) of proteins?

• Nucleotides

• Monosaccharides

• Amino Acids

• Glycerols

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What type of carbohydrates is healthy?

• Monosaccharide

• Disaccharide

• Polysaccharide

• Both A & B

• None of the above

Which type of biological macromolecule are enzymes?

• Protein

• Carbohydrate

• Lipid

• Nucleic Acid

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Which organic molecule would a long-distance runner most likely choose to eat two hours before a race?

• A protein, because it builds muscle mass.

• A lipid because it provides long term energy storage.

• A carbohydrate because it releases energy quickly.

• A protein, because it transports oxygen into the blood stream.

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Monosaccharides are the building blocks of which group of biomolecules?

• protein

• lipid

• carbohydrate

• nucleic acid

Which biomolecules provide quick energy for the cell and also provide materials to build the cell membrane/wall?

• Carbohydrates

• Proteins

• Lipids

• Nucleic Acids

What type of biomolecule contains carbon, hydrogen, oxygen, and nitrogen?

• carbohydrate

• lipid

• nucleic acid

• protein

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The following statements are TRUE regarding lipids, EXCEPT:

• they store energy for later use

• they are insoluble in water

• they are composed of carbon, hydrogen, oxygen and phosphorus

• they can be found in fats and oils

Which biomolecules transport oxygen and other substances and also form part of most organelles?

• Lipids

• Carbohydrates

• Proteins

• Nucleic Acids

Your friend is feeling irritable, lightheaded and dizzy. They are also feeling a bit of confusion and brain fog. Which biomolecule would you recommend your friend consume?

• Protein

• Carbohydrates

• Nucleic Acid

• Lipid