Biomolecule

Question 1

CHOO

Answer 1

Carbohydrates (carbon, hydrogen, oxygen)

Question 2

CHO

Answer 2

Lipids (Carbon, hydrogen Oxygen)

Question 3

CHON

Answer 3

Proteins (Carbon, hydrogen, Oxygen, Nitrogen)

Question 4

CHONP

Answer 4

Nucleic Acids (Carbon, hydrogen, oxygen, nitrogen, phosphate)

Question 5

Carbohydrates

Answer 5

Glucose, Sucrose, Maltose, Fructose
Used- Energy
From- starch, glycogen
Main- Monosaccharide

Question 6

Lipids

Answer 6

From- Fats, oils
Types- Triglycerides, steroids, Phospholipids
Most but not all have building blocks, they are hydrophobic
Uses- Make cell membranes, long-term energy storage, insulation, hormones.

Question 7

Proteins

Answer 7

From-eggs, beans, meats, and nuts
Monomer of proteins is amino acids and ribosomes
Uses- Makes up all the structures- hairs, muscles, collagen, hormones

Question 8

Nucleic acids

Answer 8

Include- DNA, RNA
Monomer- Nucleotides

Question 9

Organic molecules, essential for normal cell function. Often cofactors or coenzymes, necessary for a metabolic process. The cells i unable to synthesis in sufficient quantities. May be water soluble or lipid soluble.

Answer 9

Vitamins

Question 10

Inorganic elements, essential for cell function. Often required in only small amounts. Many functions including enzyme activity.

Answer 10

Minerals