STAAR Vocabulary Flashcards
Biomolecules (26 cards)
What are the four main types of biomolecules?
Carbohydrates, proteins, lipids, and nucleic acids.
True or False: Proteins are made up of amino acids.
True.
Fill in the blank: The monomers of carbohydrates are called __________.
monosaccharides.
Which biomolecule is primarily responsible for energy storage in organisms?
Lipids.
What is the primary function of nucleic acids?
To store and transmit genetic information.
Which type of biomolecule includes enzymes?
Proteins.
Multiple choice: Which of the following is a lipid? A) Glucose B) DNA C) Cholesterol D) Glycogen
C) Cholesterol.
What is the basic unit of proteins?
Amino acids.
True or False: All carbohydrates are soluble in water.
False.
Fill in the blank: The structure of DNA is often described as a __________.
double helix.
Which biomolecule serves as the primary energy source for cells?
Carbohydrates.
What type of bond links amino acids together?
Peptide bonds.
Multiple choice: Which of the following is NOT a function of proteins? A) Catalyzing reactions B) Storing genetic information C) Providing structure D) Transporting molecules
B) Storing genetic information.
What is the primary structural component of cell membranes?
Phospholipids.
True or False: Lipids are insoluble in water.
True.
Fill in the blank: The process by which proteins lose their functional shape is called __________.
denaturation.
What are the two main types of nucleic acids?
DNA and RNA.
Multiple choice: Which of the following is a polysaccharide? A) Fructose B) Cellulose C) Glycine D) Adenine
B) Cellulose.
What is the role of ribosomes in cells?
To synthesize proteins.
True or False: Enzymes are a type of carbohydrate.
False.
Fill in the blank: The building blocks of nucleic acids are called __________.
nucleotides.
What type of reaction forms polymers from monomers?
Dehydration synthesis.
Multiple choice: Which biomolecule is primarily involved in energy transfer? A) Lipids B) Proteins C) Nucleic acids D) ATP
D) ATP.
What are the two categories of carbohydrates?
Simple carbohydrates and complex carbohydrates.
