Introduction to Biomolecules

Question 1

Carbohydrate

Answer 1

One of the 4 biomolecules whose primary function is to provide short term energy
examples: bread, cereal, fruit and veges, sugars, starch, and cellulose

Question 2

Protein

Answer 2

One of the 4 biomolecules whose primary functions include grown and maintenance of tissues, regulating metabolism, building muscle, and maintaining proper pH and fluid balance
examples: eggs, fish, chicken, nuts, and enzymes

Question 3

Lipid

Answer 3

One of the 4 biomolecules whose primary functions are insulation, protection, and long term energy storage
examples: wax, oil, fat, butter, lard and steroids

Question 4

Nucleic Acid

Answer 4

One of the 4 biomolecules whose primary function is to store and transmit genetic information

Question 5

Enzyme

Answer 5

A type of protein that acts as a catalyst within living cells

Question 6

Catalyst

Answer 6

A chemical that increases the rate at which chemical reactions occur withour being consumed or permanently changed themselves

Question 7

Substrate

Answer 7

A molecule/substance upon which an enzyme acts on/binds with

Question 8

Active Site

Answer 8

A retricted region/area of the Enzyme where the substrate binds to and undergoes a chemical reaction

Question 9

Denature

Answer 9

A change in the shape of the enzyme making the enzyme useless or less efective

Question 10

What type of organisms use biomolecules?

Answer 10

Living

Question 11

What are the 4 main biomolecules?

Answer 11

Carbohydrates, Lipids, Proteins, Nucleic Acids

Question 12

Are monomers single or multiple molecules?

Answer 12

Single

Question 13

What does the root word “mono” mean?

Answer 13

1 or single

Question 14

What are the the 4 main types of monomers?

Answer 14

Monosacharides, Amino Acids, Fatty Acids, Nucleotides

Question 15

What is the monomer of a carbohydrate?

Answer 15

Monosaccharide

Question 16

What is a function of a carbohhydrate?

Answer 16

To store energy short term; it is the bodies main source of energy

Question 17

What is an example of a carbohydrate?

Answer 17

Bread, Pasta, Fruit, Vegetables, Sugar

Question 18

What are examples of sugars?

Answer 18

FructOSE, GlucOSE, GalactOSE, SucrOSE

Question 19

What is the same about alll examples of sugars?

Answer 19

They all end in OSE

Question 20

Anything that ends in OSE is a sugar, which means Fructose, Maltose, Lactose are examples of?

Answer 20

Sugar

Question 21

What are the different types of carbohydrates?

Answer 21

Starch, Glycogen, Cellulose

Question 22

What are the three main functions of a Lipid?

Answer 22

Protection, Insulation, Long Term Energy Storage

Question 22

What are some examples of Lipids?

Answer 22

Oil, Butter, Blubber, Lard, Grease, Wax, Steroids, Fats

Question 23

What are he buillding blocks of Lipids?

Answer 23

1 Glycerol back bone and 3 Fatty Acids

Question 23

What is the monomer of an Protein?

Answer 23

Amino Acid

Question 24

What are the functions of Proteins?

Answer 24

Growth and Repair of Tissues, Build Muscle, Controls Metabolic Reactions, Hormone Production, Acting as Enzymes

Question 25

What are two specific examples of proteins you could buy from the grocery store.

Answer 25

Meat, Beans

Question 26

Which of the examples of proteins would be used by a person with diabeties?

Answer 26

Insulin

Question 27

If you were trying to increase your muscle mass, what foods would be good for you to eat?

Answer 27

Meat, Milk, Eggs, Beans

Question 28

What is the monomer of a Nucleic Acid?

Answer 28

Nucleotide

Question 29

What is the function of a Nucleic Acid?

Answer 29

To store and transmit genetic information

Question 30

What are two examples of Nucleic Acids?

Answer 30

DNA and RNA