Name: _______________________ Biomolecules Section: __________

1. List the elements that are found in each of the __________

following molecules. Circle the two that have
the most elements in common.

a. Carbohydrates – ____________
b. Proteins – ____________
c. Lipids – ____________
d. Nucleic Acids – ____________

2. In the drawing below of a protein, identify the

following:

A
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B C

D
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A. ________________________
B. ________________________
C. ________________________
D. ________________________
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3. Identify the specific molecule that each diagram

belong. Write C for carbohydrate, L for lipid, N for
nucleic acid and P for protein.

_____________ __________

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 Which molecule (Write C for carbohydrate, L for
lipid, N for nucleic acid and P for protein) would
you need if you…
____ needed a quick boost of energy
____wanted to grow strong nails
____haven’t eaten in days
____wanted to grow healthy hair
____had a race tomorrow afternoon
____were getting ready for hibernation
____wanted to get bigger muscles
____next meal will be in a week
____have hair which is dry and brittle
__________ ____are really tired all the time
____have fingernails that break and are soft
____get cold very easily

__________ Which specific biomolecule (Write C for

carbohydrate, L for lipid, N for nucleic acid and P
for protein) is each food mostly made of?

_______ Almond _______ Egg white

_______ Wheat _______ Cheese
_______ Celery _______ Beef jerky
_______ Noodles _______ Cranberries
_______ Soy bean _______ Spinach
__________ _______ Table sugar _______ Popcorn
_______ Lobster _______ Cranberries
_______ Sesame oil

4. Identify the specific molecule (carbohydrate, Answer TRUE or FALSE to the following
lipid, nucleic acid, protein) from each description. statements about biomolecules.
Write C for carbohydrate, L for lipid, N for nucleic
acid and P for protein. _____Biomolecules include carbs, lipids, proteins,
and nucleic acids.
_____Water is one of the types of biomolecules.
____provides long-term energy storage for animals _____Biomolecules are living things.
____instructions for building proteins _____Life would be impossible without
____provides immediate energy biomolecules.
____hormones controlling reproduction _____Biomolecules are too large to fit inside cells.
____provides short-term energy storage for plants
____animal and plant structures Identify the parts of the microscope being
____forms the cell membrane of all cells described.
____speeds up chemical reactions by lowering ___________1. Move stage slightly; sharpen image
activation energy ___________2. Used to support the top part of the
____sugars such as glucose microscope when carried.
___________3. Regulates the amount of light
____cells convert this into ATP for immediate
___________4. The bottom part, used for support.
energy ___________5. Projects light upwards through the
____monomer is amino acids diaphragm, the specimen and the lenses.
____provides long-term energy storage for plants ___________6. Moves the stage up and down
____genetic material ___________7. Holds the slide in place
____controls the rate of chemical reactions ___________8. Contains the ocular lens.
____oil used for cooking ___________9. Holds two or more objective lenses
and can be rotated to change power.
____provides short-term energy storage for animals
___________10. Combination of lenses at the
____made of monosaccarides viewing end of optical instruments.
____monomer of nucleic acids ___________11. Small platform where the
____forms the muscles of your body specimen is mounted for examination.