Biomolecules and Their Functions

What are biomolecules?

• Small molecules found only in plants

• Large molecules needed for life, found in food

• Synthetic compounds used in laboratories

• Molecules that only provide short-term energy

What is a primary function of carbohydrates in the body?

• Long-term energy storage

• Building cell membranes

• Providing a fast source of energy

• Insulating organs

What is the building block (monomer) for carbohydrates?

• Amino acids

• Nucleotides

• Monosaccharides

• Fatty acids

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What are the building blocks of proteins and what is one of their key functions in the body?

• Monosaccharides; energy storage

• Fatty acids; insulation

• Amino acids; muscle development

• Nucleotides; genetic information

Which biomolecules are responsible for carrying genetic information and what are their basic repeating units?

• Lipids; fatty acids

• Carbohydrates; monosaccharides

• Proteins; amino acids

• Nucleic acids; nucleotides

What are the primary elements that make up proteins?

• Carbon, Hydrogen, Oxygen

• Carbon, Hydrogen, Oxygen, Nitrogen

• Carbon, Hydrogen, Oxygen, Phosphorus

• Carbon, Hydrogen, Oxygen, Nitrogen, Phosphorus

Which of the following elements is uniquely found in nucleic acids compared to carbohydrates, lipids, and proteins?

• Carbon

• Hydrogen

• Nitrogen

• Phosphorus