Short Answer: Carbohydrate and Lipids -
Cellulose is the main component of paper, cardboard, and textiles made of cotton.
Which biomolecule is cellulose made of?
What is its function in paper, cardboard, and textiles?
Think about the questions carefully. Then enter your answer and your explanation in the
box provided.
The terms listed below describe functions and examples of carbohydrates and lipids. Select whether each statement applies to carbohydrates, lipids, or both.
Carbohydrates | Lipids | Both | |
|---|---|---|---|
An example is cellulose or chitin | |||
Provides energy | |||
Makes up the cell membrane | |||
Gives insulation |
Jose is feeling tired in class, so he wants to eat something that will give him energy. Which part of the label should Jose look at to figure out what food will give him the most quick energy?
Match each biomolecule below with its function(s) in your body.
| Draggable item | arrow_right_alt | Corresponding Item |
|---|---|---|
Nucleic Acid | arrow_right_alt | Used for quick energy |
Protein | arrow_right_alt | Used for long term energy storage and insulates (keeps heat in) your body |
Carbohydrate | arrow_right_alt | Builds hair, nails, enzymes, feathers, and your traits |
Lipid | arrow_right_alt | Used as genetic information by the cell |
Which of the following is TRUE about proteins?
Enrique plays mid-field on a competitive soccer team. He is very serious about competing in the next Olympic Games and is determined to win a gold medal for team USA. Athletes that compete at such a high level require a lot of energy in order to run the field for long periods of time.
Which of the following foods would be best for Enrique to eat before he plays for the gold medal?
A table of four types of carbohydrates is shown.
Which list correctly matches the functions to the types of carbohydrates?
