2.3 Biomolecules (Carbon Based)

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Science

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9th Grade

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Practice Problem

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Hard

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NGSS

HS-PS1-2, HS-LS1-6, MS-PS1-1

Standards-aligned

Brittany Rosch

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5 Slides • 15 Questions

Open Ended

How are polymers and monomers related?

Type response here

Multiple Choice

What are the three basic structures of carbon-based molecules as shown in the image?

Straight chains, branched chains, and rings

Linear, circular, and branched

Chains, loops, and branches

Single, double, and triple bonds

Multiple Choice

Building blocks of polymers.

monomer

polypeptide

monosaccharide

glycerol

Open Ended

What is a polysaccharide?

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Multiple Choice

Examples of polysaccharides are ......

glucose and fructose

cellulose and starch

sucrose and lactose

sucrose and fructose

Open Ended

Explain the role of cholesterol in the body as mentioned in the text.

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Multiple Choice

In the picture, which represents a fatty acid?

Multiple Choice

What is the molecule illustrated in the figure below?

a trans polyunsaturated triacylglyceride

a steroid similar to cholesterol

a saturated fatty acid

an unsaturated fatty acid

Fill in the Blanks

What is the name of a chain of amino acids?

Type answer...

Multiple Choice

Which colored box highlights the amino group?

Blue (left)

Turquoise (top)

Orange

Red

Purple

Multiple Choice

Which of the following describes the secondary structure of proteins?

The sequence of amino acids

The α-helix and β-pleated sheet folding

The folding of the polypeptide chain due to the 'R' groups

The joining of different protein molecules to make one big molecule

Open Ended

Living things are sometimes called "carbon-based life forms." Do you think this is a good way to describe life? Explain your answer.

Type response here

Categorize

Options (6)

Transport substances

Are involved in translation

Encode Genetic Information

Provide Energy

Provide Insulation

Are stored as glycogen

A Venn diagram comparing the functions of proteins and nucleic acids is shown.

Which functions BEST complete the Venn diagram?

Select the correct answer for each box. Not all answers will be used.

Proteins

Both

Nucleic Acids

None

Multiple Choice

What is the role of nucleic acids?

Play structural roles/act as enzymes

Provide short-term energy

Store and express genetic information

Store long-term energy

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