Biomolecule Monomer
True or False: a monomer is multiple molecules attached by chemical bonds
false- monomers are single molecules
What is the Carbohydrate composition? Name ALL 3 elements
C, H, O aka "CHO"
What is the function of Carbohydrates in humans?
Source of fast energy
Which molecule is hydrophobic on the inside and hydrophilic on the outside when it forms a membrane?
lipid
Hemoglobin is an example of what type of biomolecule?
Protein
True or False: proteins are made of monomers called amino acids
True
What is the Lipid composition? Name ALL 3 elements
C, H, O aka "CHO"
What is the Lipid Function? Name 1
Source of long term energy
insulation
make up cell membrane
Which molecule do enzymes belong to?
Proteins
True of False: Humans cannot produce biomolecules like carbs, lipids and fats. We need to consume them.
True.
What is the monomer of protein?
Amino Acid
What is the Protein composition? Name ALL 4 elements
C, H, O, N aka "CHON"
What is the function of Protein? Name 1
Enzymes
Muscle Development
Support Immune Syster
Which biomolecule is made in the process of photosynthesis?
Carbohydrate- glucose
TRUE or FALSE: Proteins provide energy for cellular processes.
False
glucose, fructose or galactose
Which biomolecule is in ring shapes?
Carbohydrates
Which biomolecule is stored as a long term energy in our fat cells?
lipids
What is the purpose of nucleic acids?
Store genetic information
An athlete wants a drink to give him quick energy before practice. Which portion of the nutrition label should she look at?
Total Carbohydrates
What are the monomers of lipids?
Fatty Acid and Glycerol
In proteins, amino acids bond together to form _______
polypeptides or polymers
(spelling doesn't count)
Name the two biomolecules used for energy
Carbs and lipids
Need both for points
What is the similarity between lipids and carbs in terms of function?
They are both used for energy
GFP is an injection that changes the genes of mice. The injection contains genetic material and an enzyme to catalyze the reaction. How many biomolecules are used in the injection? Which ones?
2 - proteins and nucleic acids