Elements
Structure
Function
Monomers and Polymers
Miscellaneous
Graphing
Enzymes
100

What three elements are contained in all of the biomolecules?

C, H, O

Carbon, hydrogen, oxygen

100

Identify this biomolecule:

Carbohydrate

100

The function of this biomolecule is to provide energy. This is typically more of a short-term energy supply, but certain types are also useful for long term energy. Which biomolecule is being described?

Carbohydrate

100

The monomer of carbohydrates is:

Monosaccharides

100

Based on the characteristics of life, why are viruses commonly categorized as non-living?

Unable to reproduce on their own (require a host)

100

What type of graph is this?

Bar Graph

100

In an enzyme-substrate reaction, what is the name for the location where the substrate binds to the enzyme?

Active site

200

What element is only contained in Nucleic Acids?

Phosphorus (P)

200

Identify this biomolecule: 

Nucleic Acid

200

The primary function of this biomolecule is heredity (genetic material). What is it?

Nucleic Acid

200

Nucleotides are the monomers of _________.

Nucleic Acids

200

The variable in an experiment that is being measured is the ___________ variable.

Dependent

200

What type of graph or chart would be best used to represent proportions or percentages?

Pie Chart

200

What term describes the process by which an enzyme loses its shape and function?

Denaturing

300

What biomolecule contains the elements C, H, O, and N?

Proteins
300

Identify this biomolecule: 

Lipid

300

The primary function of this biomolecule is long-term energy storage and insulation. What is it?

Lipid

300

Proteins are made up of these monomers (there are 20 different kinds of them):

Amino Acids

300

What is typically the LAST step of the scientific method?

Report or share findings

300

Which variable is graphed on the y-axis?

Dependent

300

List 3 factors that can affect enzyme activity

Temperature

pH

Salinity

Substrate Concentration

400

Carbohydrates contain the elements C, H, and O in a specific ratio. What is that ratio?

1:2:1

400

Identify this biomolecule: 

Protein

400

One of the functions of this biomolecule is to provide structure, such as the chitin found in insect exoskeletons and the cellulose found in plants. Which biomolecule is being described?

Carbohydrate

400

What is the name for the type of lipid that has three fatty acid chains?

Triglyceride

400

Lipids can be categorized as saturated or unsaturated. Briefly explain the difference between the two.

Unsaturated fats contain at least one double bond between carbons (C=C)

400

What conclusion can you draw about the relationship between temperature and time, given the graph below?

Hint: format your response as "As time ___________, temperature __________."

As time increases, temperature increases

400

What is the primary function of enzymes in biological systems?

Catalysts

500

Two of the groups of biomolecules contain the same three elements. Identify these two groups, and describe how you could differentiate between them based solely on chemical formula (ie, C6H12Oor CH3(CH2)4COOH)

Carbohydrates & Lipids

500

Identify this biomolecule: 

Protein

500

There are many different kinds of carbohydrates. Some of them provide really quick, short-term energy, while others release energy over a longer period of time. Provide an example of a carbohydrate that would provide the quickest/shortest supply of energy?

Varied Answers.

Example: Candy, sugar, cake, sweets, etc.

500

The monomer (single unit) of carbohydrates is called a monosaccharide. When there are many units, it is called a polysaccharide. What is the common/daily name for the carbohydrate disaccharide called sucrose?

Sugar or table sugar

500

Problem: Is one brand of paper towels stronger than the other when wet?

Experiment: Measure the strength of two brands of wet paper towels by measuring the number of marbles each wet towel will hold without tearing.

What is the DEPENDENT variable in this experiment?

The number of marbles

500

If you are examining the weight (in pounds) and the age (in years) of bears in the Smoky Mountains and trying to see if there is any correlation between the two, what type of graph/chart would be best to display your data?

Scatterplot/Line Graph

500

Based on the graph displayed below, identify a 20 degree range of temperatures that are optimal for this enzyme.

30-50