Biomolecules Intro

Which biomolecule helps form muscles?

• Nucleic Acid

• Carbohydrate

• Protein

• Lipids

Tags

NGSS.HS-LS1-1

Which formula represents an amino acid?

• a.

• b. 

• c.

• d.

Tags

NGSS.HS-LS1-6

How many Amino Acids does our body use to make proteins?

• 20

• 10

• 6

• 2

What are special types of proteins that act as catalysts?

• Enzymes

• Lipids

• Polysaccharides

• DNA

Where an enzyme joins with a substrate is called its...

• Active Site

• Mouth

• Substrate

• pH

Enzymes make chemical reactions go faster by doing what?

• Lowering the activation energy of a reaction

• Making energy

• Absorbing energy

• Having a dance off with other enzymes

Which one is NOT a function for Carbohydrates?

• Short Term Energy

• Cell walls

• Digestion

• Plant Structure

BIOMOLECULES (select all that apply)

• Carbohydrates

• Lipids

• Nucleic Acids

• Proteins

Tags

NGSS.HS-LS1-1

NGSS.HS-LS1-6

Smallest unit a biomolecule can be broken down into while still maintaining the properties.

• monomer

• polymer

• hydrolysis

• atom

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS1-7

Many monomers bonded together create a ________.

• monomer

• polymer

• hydrolysis

• atom