Biological Molecules Worksheet
Explore the four major types of biological molecules: carbohydrates, lipids, proteins, and nucleic acids, and their functions in living organisms.
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Biological Molecules Worksheet
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Read each question carefully and answer to the best of your ability. This worksheet covers the four main types of biological molecules: carbohydrates, lipids, proteins, and nucleic acids.
1. Which of the following is NOT one of the four major types of biological molecules?
Carbohydrates
Water
Proteins
Lipids
2. Which biological molecule is the primary source of quick energy for living organisms?
Nucleic Acids
Proteins
Carbohydrates
Lipids
3. The building blocks of proteins are called .
4. are used for long-term energy storage and insulation.
5. DNA and RNA are examples of .
6. Enzymes, which speed up chemical reactions, are a type of carbohydrate.
True
False
7. Lipids are soluble in water.
True
False
Match each biological molecule with its primary function.
8. Carbohydrates
a. Genetic information storage
9. Lipids
b. Quick energy source
10. Proteins
c. Long-term energy storage and insulation
11. Nucleic Acids
d. Building and repairing tissues
12. Briefly describe the main difference between saturated and unsaturated fats.