Introduction to Biomolecules

Biomolecules are also known as

A monomer is​ building block of ​ (a)   .

• macromolecules
• carbohydrates
• lipids
• proteins
• nucleic acids

Carbohydrates are..

• a source of energy.

• used for insulation, long term energy storage and make up cell membranes.

• used to make up cell tissues and structures, receptors, immune system and enzymes.

• a source of genetic information that codes for traits.

Which of the following is an example of a lipid?

• butter/olive oil

• glucose

• DNA/RNA

• enzyme

The term used to describe how lipids are afraid of water.

Which of the following is a function of lipids?

• insulation/long-term energy storage, make up cell membranes

• making up cell tissues and structures

• energy

• code for traits

Which of the following is a protein food source?

• sugar a.k.a. glucose

• beans

• DNA

• butter

The monomer for a protein is​ (a)  

• an amino acid
• monosaccharide
• nucleotide

Elements that make up carbohydrates are​ ​ (a)   , ​ (b)   and ​ (c)   .

• carbon
• hydrogen
• oxygen
• nitrogen
• phosphorus

Elements that make up lipids are ​ (a)   , ​ (b)   and ​ (c)   .

• carbon
• hydrogen
• oxygen
• nitrogen
• phosphorus