Biomolecules and Their Functions

​ (a)   are large molecules made from small, repeating units called ​ (b)   . Biomolecules are considered Polymers.

• Polymers
• Monomers
• Polysaccharides
• Monosaccharides

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Match the following

• Proteins

• Molecules made of C,H,O,N,P. Function: Store and Transmit Genetic Information (cell growth, division, and function).

• Lipids

• Molecules of Life: Carbs, Lipids, Proteins, and Nucleic Acids

• Carbohydrates

• Molecules made of C,H,O. Function: long-term energy storage (fat).

• Nucleic Acids

• Molecules made of C,H,O,N. They have many essential functions: Support, Movement, Regulation, Defense, Transport.

• Biomolecules

• Molecules made of C,H,O. Function: source of quick energy (sugar) for the cell.

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Organize these examples of biomolecules into the right categories

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(a) Carbohydrates

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(b) Lipids

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(c) Proteins

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(d) Nucleic Acids

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Biomolecule composed of Carbon, Hydrogen, and Oxygen. Main function is to provide the body with quick energy. Examples: Glucose, Fructose, Sucrose, Lactose.

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Biomolecule made of Carbon, Hydrogen, Oxygen. It helps to store long-term energy, and makes the cell membrane of the cell. Examples: Saturated Fats, Unsaturated Fats, Phospholipids.

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Biomolecule composed of Carbon, Hydrogen, Oxygen, Nitrogen. It has many functions, but growth, repair, transport and defense are the main ones. Examples: Muscle, Enzymes, Antibodies, Hormones.

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Biomolecule composed of Carbon, Hydrogen, Oxygen, Nitrogen, Phosphorous. The main function is to store and transmit genetic information. Examples: DNA and RNA.

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Organize these food options into the right categories

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(a) Carbohydrates

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(b) Lipids

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(c) Proteins

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(d) Nucleic Acids

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The monomers of carbohydrates.

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The monomers for LIPIDS.

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