Question

background info:
biomolecules are the essential compounds and substances in living things that make up all living organisms. there are four main classes of biomolecules: carbohydrates, proteins, lipids, and nucleic acids. each of these biomolecules is a polymer (macromolecule) or polymer-like and are made up of and joined together by smaller units called monomers. carbohydrates are made up of glucose (monosaccharides), proteins are made up of amino acids, lipids are made up of fatty acids, and nucleic acids are made up of nucleotides. each biomolecule and their corresponding monomers play many important roles in the functioning of organisms.
carbohydrates are responsible for providing energy through metabolism and serve in structures such as cell walls. proteins catalyze chemical reactions as enzymes, help build muscles, and are involved with the transcribing of dna into rna, which translates into proteins. lipids are hydrophobic molecules that store long - term energy in the form of fats to insulate and protect tissues. finally, nucleic acids, such as dna and rna, are responsible for storing and transmitting genetic information that holds the instructions for how organisms perform life functioning.
polymers & monomers:
match the following polymers to their corresponding monomers
______ nucleic acids a.) amino acids
______ proteins b.) fatty acids
______ carbohydrates c.) nucleotides
______ lipids d.) glucose
biomolecule functions:
identify the biomolecule based on the functions below
1.) insulates organs in order to provide protection ______
2.) holds the instructions for how organisms perform life functions ______
3.) provide energy in the form of metabolism ______
4.) stores long - term energy in the form of fat ______
5.) helps build muscles ______
6.) catalyzes chemical reactions as an enzyme ______
7.) responsible for storing and transmitting genetic information ______
8.) serve in structures such as cell walls ______

Explanation:

Polymers & Monomers (Matching)

Step 1: Nucleic Acids - Monomer

From the background info, nucleic acids are made up of nucleotides. So Nucleic Acids match with c.) Nucleotides.

Step 2: Proteins - Monomer

Proteins are made up of amino acids (as per background: "Proteins are made up of amino acids"). So Proteins match with a.) Amino Acids.

Step 3: Carbohydrates - Monomer

Carbohydrates (like polysaccharides) are made up of glucose (monosaccharide). So Carbohydrates match with d.) Glucose.

Step 4: Lipids - Monomer

Lipids are made up of fatty acids (from background: "Lipids are made up of fatty acids"). So Lipids match with b.) Fatty Acids.

Biomolecule Functions (Identifying)

Step 1: Insulates organs for protection

Lipids (like fats) insulate organs. So answer: Lipids.

Step 2: Holds life function instructions

Nucleic Acids (DNA/RNA) hold genetic instructions. So answer: Nucleic Acids.

Step 3: Provide energy (metabolism)

Carbohydrates provide energy for metabolism. So answer: Carbohydrates.

Step 4: Stores long - term energy as fat

Lipids store long - term energy as fat. So answer: Lipids.

Step 5: Helps build muscles

Proteins are involved in muscle building. So answer: Proteins.

Step 6: Catalyzes reactions (enzymes)

Proteins (enzymes are proteins) catalyze reactions. So answer: Proteins.

Step 7: Stores/transmits genetic info

Nucleic Acids (DNA/RNA) store and transmit genetic info. So answer: Nucleic Acids.

Step 8: Structural (cell walls)

Carbohydrates (e.g., cellulose in plant cell walls) are structural. So answer: Carbohydrates.

Polymers & Monomers Answers:

• Nucleic Acids: c.) Nucleotides
• Proteins: a.) Amino Acids
• Carbohydrates: d.) Glucose
• Lipids: b.) Fatty Acids

Biomolecule Functions Answers:

1. Lipids
2. Nucleic Acids
3. Carbohydrates
4. Lipids
5. Proteins
6. Proteins
7. Nucleic Acids
8. Carbohydrates

Answer:

Polymers & Monomers (Matching)

Step 1: Nucleic Acids - Monomer

From the background info, nucleic acids are made up of nucleotides. So Nucleic Acids match with c.) Nucleotides.

Step 2: Proteins - Monomer

Proteins are made up of amino acids (as per background: "Proteins are made up of amino acids"). So Proteins match with a.) Amino Acids.

Step 3: Carbohydrates - Monomer

Carbohydrates (like polysaccharides) are made up of glucose (monosaccharide). So Carbohydrates match with d.) Glucose.

Step 4: Lipids - Monomer

Lipids are made up of fatty acids (from background: "Lipids are made up of fatty acids"). So Lipids match with b.) Fatty Acids.

Biomolecule Functions (Identifying)

Step 1: Insulates organs for protection

Lipids (like fats) insulate organs. So answer: Lipids.

Step 2: Holds life function instructions

Nucleic Acids (DNA/RNA) hold genetic instructions. So answer: Nucleic Acids.

Step 3: Provide energy (metabolism)

Carbohydrates provide energy for metabolism. So answer: Carbohydrates.

Step 4: Stores long - term energy as fat

Lipids store long - term energy as fat. So answer: Lipids.

Step 5: Helps build muscles

Proteins are involved in muscle building. So answer: Proteins.

Step 6: Catalyzes reactions (enzymes)

Proteins (enzymes are proteins) catalyze reactions. So answer: Proteins.

Step 7: Stores/transmits genetic info

Nucleic Acids (DNA/RNA) store and transmit genetic info. So answer: Nucleic Acids.

Step 8: Structural (cell walls)

Carbohydrates (e.g., cellulose in plant cell walls) are structural. So answer: Carbohydrates.

Polymers & Monomers Answers:

• Nucleic Acids: c.) Nucleotides
• Proteins: a.) Amino Acids
• Carbohydrates: d.) Glucose
• Lipids: b.) Fatty Acids

Biomolecule Functions Answers:

1. Lipids
2. Nucleic Acids
3. Carbohydrates
4. Lipids
5. Proteins
6. Proteins
7. Nucleic Acids
8. Carbohydrates