Biomolecules Worksheet
This worksheet covers the four main types of biomolecules: carbohydrates, lipids, proteins, and nucleic acids, their structures, functions, and examples.
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Biomolecules Worksheet
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Read each question carefully and provide the best answer. This worksheet will assess your understanding of the four main types of biomolecules.
1. Which of the following biomolecules is primarily responsible for long-term energy storage in animals?
Carbohydrates
Lipids
Proteins
Nucleic Acids
2. Which biomolecule is responsible for carrying genetic information?
Carbohydrates
Lipids
Proteins
Nucleic Acids
3. The building blocks of proteins are called .
4. Glucose and fructose are examples of , which are simple sugars.
5. DNA and RNA are types of .
6. Saturated fats are typically liquid at room temperature.
True
False
7. Enzymes are a type of protein that speed up biochemical reactions.
True
False
8. Describe the primary function of carbohydrates in living organisms.
9. Explain the difference between DNA and RNA in terms of their structure and function.
10. Refer to the diagram above. Identify the four main types of macromolecules (biomolecules) shown and briefly state one key characteristic for each.