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unit 1 study guide: biomolecules (15)
biomolecules matching section
matching - part i
write the letter from the word bank that best corresponds to the short clue (you
may use the words more than once)
word bank:
long term energy storage, fats, oils, wax
rna, dna
short term energy storage, monosaccharides, disaccharides
enzymes, hormones, fats
table: biomolecule, monomer, function, examples (rows: carbohydrates, lipids, nucleic acid, proteins)
part ii: multiple choice

1. question about building blocks of organic molecules
2. question about molecule matching with building blocks
3. question about main function of nucleic acids
4. question about rna’s agent type
5. question about macromolecules including starch/sugar
6. question about macromolecule storing energy long-term
7. question about enzyme’s macromolecule type

matching - part iii
write the letter of the correct vocabulary word next to the definition
table: definition, word bank (a: lipids, b: carbohydrates, c: nucleic acids, d: proteins)

• macromolecule that provides fast energy
• includes enzymes, antibodies, and molecules that make up muscles
• made out of fatty acids
• holds genetic information

Explanation:

To solve these biology - related questions (about macromolecules), we analyze each part:

Part I (Matching - Macromolecules)

• Carbohydrates:
• Monomer: Monosaccharides (like glucose).
• Function: Provide quick energy (short - term energy source), and also have structural roles (e.g., cellulose in plants).
• Examples: Glucose, starch, glycogen.
• Lipids:
• Monomer: Fatty acids and glycerol.
• Function: Long - term energy storage, insulation, component of cell membranes.
• Examples: Fats, oils, waxes.
• Nucleic Acids:
• Monomer: Nucleotides (consist of a sugar, phosphate, and nitrogenous base).
• Function: Store and transmit genetic information (DNA and RNA).
• Examples: DNA, RNA.
• Proteins:
• Monomer: Amino acids.
• Function: Structural support (e.g., collagen), enzymatic activity (e.g., amylase), transport (e.g., hemoglobin), defense (e.g., antibodies), and regulation (e.g., hormones like insulin).
• Examples: Enzymes, antibodies, muscle proteins.

Part II (Multiple Choice)

1. Question 1 (The individual building blocks that make up big organic molecules are called...):

• The building blocks of macromolecules are called monomers. So the answer is likely the option corresponding to "monomers" (assuming the options are something like A. polymers, B. monomers, C. elements, D. compounds).

1. Question 2 (Which of the following molecules is sometimes called sugar in the building blocks?):

• Monosaccharides are simple sugars and are the building blocks of carbohydrates. If the options are related to monosaccharides (e.g., A. Fatty acid, B. Monosaccharide, C. Amino acid, D. Nucleotide), the answer is B.

1. Question 3 (What is the main function of RNA in the body?):

• RNA's main function is to carry genetic information from DNA to the ribosome for protein synthesis. If the options are A. To store the hereditary of the cell, B. To provide an immediate source of energy, C. To do the work of the cell, D. To carry genetic information, the answer is D.

1. Question 4 (DNA is which type of organic molecule?):

• DNA is a nucleic acid. If the options are A. Carbohydrate, B. Nucleic acid, C. Lipid, D. Protein, the answer is B.

1. Question 5 (Which group of organic molecules includes starch and sugar?):

• Starch and sugar are carbohydrates. If the options are A. Proteins, B. Carbohydrates, C. Lipids, D. Nucleic acids, the answer is B.

1. Question 6 (Which macromolecule stores energy for long periods of time?):

• Lipids are used for long - term energy storage. If the options are A. Lipids, B. Proteins, C. Carbohydrates, D. Nucleic acids, the answer is A.

1. Question 7 (What type of macromolecule is an enzyme?):

• Enzymes are proteins. If the options are A. Carbohydrates, B. Proteins, C. Fatty acid, D. Nucleic acid, the answer is B.

Part III (Matching - Definitions and Macromolecules)

• Macromolecule that provides fast energy: Carbohydrates (B). Because carbohydrates are broken down quickly to release energy.
• Includes enzymes, antibodies, and molecules that make up muscles: Proteins (D). Enzymes, antibodies, and muscle proteins are all types of proteins.
• Made out of fatty acids: Lipids (A). Lipids are composed of fatty acids and glycerol.
• Holds genetic information: Nucleic Acids (C). DNA and RNA (nucleic acids) are responsible for storing and transmitting genetic information.

Answer:

To solve these biology - related questions (about macromolecules), we analyze each part:

Part I (Matching - Macromolecules)

• Carbohydrates:
• Monomer: Monosaccharides (like glucose).
• Function: Provide quick energy (short - term energy source), and also have structural roles (e.g., cellulose in plants).
• Examples: Glucose, starch, glycogen.
• Lipids:
• Monomer: Fatty acids and glycerol.
• Function: Long - term energy storage, insulation, component of cell membranes.
• Examples: Fats, oils, waxes.
• Nucleic Acids:
• Monomer: Nucleotides (consist of a sugar, phosphate, and nitrogenous base).
• Function: Store and transmit genetic information (DNA and RNA).
• Examples: DNA, RNA.
• Proteins:
• Monomer: Amino acids.
• Function: Structural support (e.g., collagen), enzymatic activity (e.g., amylase), transport (e.g., hemoglobin), defense (e.g., antibodies), and regulation (e.g., hormones like insulin).
• Examples: Enzymes, antibodies, muscle proteins.

Part II (Multiple Choice)

1. Question 1 (The individual building blocks that make up big organic molecules are called...):

• The building blocks of macromolecules are called monomers. So the answer is likely the option corresponding to "monomers" (assuming the options are something like A. polymers, B. monomers, C. elements, D. compounds).

1. Question 2 (Which of the following molecules is sometimes called sugar in the building blocks?):

• Monosaccharides are simple sugars and are the building blocks of carbohydrates. If the options are related to monosaccharides (e.g., A. Fatty acid, B. Monosaccharide, C. Amino acid, D. Nucleotide), the answer is B.

1. Question 3 (What is the main function of RNA in the body?):

• RNA's main function is to carry genetic information from DNA to the ribosome for protein synthesis. If the options are A. To store the hereditary of the cell, B. To provide an immediate source of energy, C. To do the work of the cell, D. To carry genetic information, the answer is D.

1. Question 4 (DNA is which type of organic molecule?):

• DNA is a nucleic acid. If the options are A. Carbohydrate, B. Nucleic acid, C. Lipid, D. Protein, the answer is B.

1. Question 5 (Which group of organic molecules includes starch and sugar?):

• Starch and sugar are carbohydrates. If the options are A. Proteins, B. Carbohydrates, C. Lipids, D. Nucleic acids, the answer is B.

1. Question 6 (Which macromolecule stores energy for long periods of time?):

• Lipids are used for long - term energy storage. If the options are A. Lipids, B. Proteins, C. Carbohydrates, D. Nucleic acids, the answer is A.

1. Question 7 (What type of macromolecule is an enzyme?):

• Enzymes are proteins. If the options are A. Carbohydrates, B. Proteins, C. Fatty acid, D. Nucleic acid, the answer is B.

Part III (Matching - Definitions and Macromolecules)

• Macromolecule that provides fast energy: Carbohydrates (B). Because carbohydrates are broken down quickly to release energy.
• Includes enzymes, antibodies, and molecules that make up muscles: Proteins (D). Enzymes, antibodies, and muscle proteins are all types of proteins.
• Made out of fatty acids: Lipids (A). Lipids are composed of fatty acids and glycerol.
• Holds genetic information: Nucleic Acids (C). DNA and RNA (nucleic acids) are responsible for storing and transmitting genetic information.