Biomolecule Lesson

Which of the following biomolecules contain the elements, Carbon, Hydrogen, and Oxygen?

• proteins

• nucleic acids

• carbohydrates

• lipids

Which biomolecule is responsible for insulation and LONG term energy storage?

• Proteins

• Nucleic Acids

• Lipids

• Carbohydrates

The monomer (building block) of a nucleic acid is

• Monosaccharide

• Amino Acid

• Nucleotide

• Polysaccharide

ALL polymers (large molecules) are made up of...

• monosaccharides

• monomers

• proteins

• None of these

The picture shown shows which class of biomolecule?

• Protein

• Nucleic Acid

• Carbohydrate

• Lipid

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Identify the biomolecule

• Carbohydrate

• Lipid

• Protein

• Nucleic Acid

Lipids can be digested into what smaller subunits?

• nucleic acids

• amino acids

• fatty acids

• glucose

What is the best definition of the function of nucleic acids?

• They contain defense mechanisms against bacteria

• They contain the information that makes you and makes you different from every other living thing

• They are used as the structural components of the body (muscles and organs)

• They create the cell membrane

If a dietary supplement claims to have an abundance of amino acids, which macromolecule does it contain an abundance of?

• carbohydrates

• lipids

• proteins

• nucleic acids

If you were scheduled to run a race in the morning, which biomolecule would you want to consume a lot of so that you have a large ready-to-use energy supply?

• proteins

• nucleic acids

• lipids

• carbohydrates