Name: _______________________________________________ Date: ________________________ Period: ____

(biochemical molecules) biomolecules (macromolecules)

(the molecules of Life)
Directions: For each statement, write a “C” if it best applies to the carbohydrates, “L” if it best applies to lipids, “P” if it best
applies to proteins, or “N” if it best applies to nucleic acids.

2. I have
involvement in the
1. I am 3. I am helpful
immune system
useful for a fast for long term energy
(ex: antibodies).
source of energy. storage.

4. I have a 5. If athletes
large role in “pasta load,” they
muscle consume a lot of
development. me.

6. A 7. I make up
mutation in DNA cell membranes.
would initially
start with me.

8. Enzymes, 9. I am
which can speed up important for
reactions, belong in insulation.
my category.

11. My
category includes
10. I contain genetic material.
12. I can
elements C, H, contain long
and O and have a fatty acid chains.
ring-like structure.
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Biomolecule Elements Functions Examples Monomer Sketch
13. 14. 15. 16. 17.

Carbohydrate

18. 19. 20. Glycerol + 21.

Fatty Acid
Lipid Many do not consider
lipids to have true
monomers.

22. 23. 24. 25. 26.

Protein

27. 28. 29. 30. 31.

Nucleic Acid

Name the monomer for each polymer. Circle the correct answer for each multiple choice question.
34. Lipase, maltase, and protease are members of a group of catalysts known as-
a) Enzymes
b) Hormones
c) Carbohydrates
32. _____________________________ d) Fats

35. Which compound is a polysaccharide?

a) glucose
b) maltase
c) ribose
d) starch
33. _____________________________
36. The enzyme salivary amylase will act on starch, but not on protein. This
action illustrates that salivary amylase
a) contains starch
b) is not reusable
c) is chemically specific
d) lacks protein
34. _____________________________
37. Hydrogen peroxide (H2O2) is a toxic byproduct of cellular metabolism in
aerobic organisms. The reaction occurs within the cells to prevent the
accumulation of hydrogen peroxide. In this reaction, catalase functions as an-

a) enzyme in the breakdown of hydrogen peroxide

35. _____________________________ b) enzyme in the synthesis of hydrogen peroxide
c) emulsifier in the digestion of hydrogen peroxide
d) indicator in the detection of hydrogen peroxide
38. The plasma membrane (cell membrane or
AMOEBA SISTERS: VIDEO RECAP BIOMOLECULES
phospholipid bilayer) is composed of three
of the four biomolecules. Identify each letter
as a carbohydrate, protein, or lipid.

 ________________________
 ________________________
 ________________________
 ________________________
 ________________________
 ________________________
39. Which biomolecule is structurally important to the cell membrane as it comprises the bilayer? _______________________
40. What is (are) the name(s) of the reaction that forms this polymer? _____________________________________________

41. How many water molecules had to enter or leave to form the polymer? ________ H2O added / removed (circle one)
42. What is the monomer of this polymer? ____________________________________________________________________
43. What is (are) the name(s) of the reaction shown below? ______________________________________________________

I
H2O
II III
44. The reaction above is catalyzed by a(n) ________________________ which is a special type of ______________________.
45. Label the molecules in each part of the reaction above.
I. ____________________________ + _________substrate ___________
II. _______________________________________
III. ____________________________ + ____________________________
Use the Enzyme Energy Graph to the right to answer the following questions.
46. Highlight or label the line that shows a reaction in the
presence of an enzyme.
47. Correctly label A on the graph.
48. Correctly label B on the graph. b
49. Name 2 ways enzyme activity can decrease.
A
 ___________________________________

 ___________________________________

50. How do enzymes speed up reactions in the body?