Name that molecule
Monomers & Polymers
Functions & Roles
Structure or Example?
Food Sources
100

This molecule provides quick energy and includes glucose and starch.

Carbohydrates

100

What is the monomer of proteins?

Amino Acids

100

Which biomolecule gives immediate energy?

Carbohydrates

100

Is glucose a monomer or polymer?

Monomer (monosaccharides)

100

Bread, rice, and pasta are rich in what biomolecule?

Carbohydrates

200

This molecule carries genetic information.

Nucleic Acid

200

What is the monomer of carbohydrates?

Monosaccharide

200

Which biomolecule stores long-term energy and insulates the body?

Lipids

200

Is DNA a carbohydrate, protein, lipid, or nucleic acid?

Nucleic Acid

200

Eggs, fish, and meat are rich in what biomolecule?

Proteins

300

This molecule is found in fats, oils, and butter.

Lipid

300

What is the monomer of nucleic acids?

Nucleotides

300

Which biomolecule acts as a catalyst in chemical reactions?

Protein (enzyme)

300

Hemoglobin is an example of which biomolecule?

Protein

300

Butter and oils are examples of what type of biomolecule?

Lipids

400

This molecule builds muscles and tissues.

Proteins

400

What are the parts of a lipid molecule?

Glycerol and fatty acids

400

Which biomolecule builds body structures like skin and muscles?

Protein

400

Fatty acids are building blocks of what?

Lipids

400

Fruits and vegetables mostly contain which biomolecule?

Carbohydrates

500

This type of molecule speeds up chemical reactions in the body.

Enzyme

500

What do we call a chain of amino acids?

Polypeptide or Protein

500

Which biomolecule transmits hereditary information?

Nucleic Acids

500

What type of bond holds amino acids together?

Peptide bond

500

Which biomolecule is present in almost all cells, especially in the nucleus?

Nucleic Acids