__________________ provide long-term (stored) energy for animals.
Jaziel is a competitive weightlifter who wants to build up his muscle mass so that he can lift more than his current record of 250 pounds. Which biomolecule should Jaziel be eating and when should he eat it?
Anthony is trying to lose weight by eating a healthier diet and going to the gym. Which food should he eat if he wants to consume the most amount of protein and the least amount of calories?
The graph below shows the speed of a runner during a race.
Based on the data in the graph and what you know about biomolecules, what did the runner consume at the point represented with a diamond 🔶 that allowed their performance to improve?
Place the biomolecule with the correct description in the table below.
Lipids
Proteins
Carbohydrates
Nucleic Acids
Which of the following is TRUE about proteins?
The cells of our body convert ___________________ into immediate (quick) energy.
Ivan plays center midfield on his competitive soccer team. He is very serious about winning a district championship this year. Athletes that compete at such a high level require a lot of quick available energy in order to fuel their bodies for their games.
Which of the following foods would be best for Ivan to eat before his games?
Bowhead whales can have a specialized layer of blubber up to 30 cm’s thick. This acts as a special insulation that traps the heat their muscles create from movement.
What biomolecule is the blubber (fat) primarily made of?
What are the total carbohydrates in grams for this food label?
How much protein in grams (g) is in this label?
You are feeling tired in the morning and need a quick boost of energy before you come to school. You should eat something with many to have a quick source of energy.
Biomolecules obtained from foods we eat are essential for survival in many environments. Astronauts must plan their meals carefully as there is limited food storage on a space ship.
Nutritionists recommend diets that include many fruits, vegetables, nuts, chicken, and fish for the astronauts to take on their journey.
Select which TWO biomolecules the astronauts should focus on packing.
Polar bears live in cold arctic environments that can reach -40OF. In order for the polar bears to stay warm, they have excess (extra) layers of fat underneath their fur.
These excess layers are made of which biomolecule to provide insulation?
Which food molecule would you eat if you wanted to grow strong nails and hair?
Which food molecule would you eat if you were to hibernate (sleep) for a full week?
Carbohydrates are quickly metabolized (broken down) by your body, but lipids take more time for your body to metabolize (break down). However, both carbohydrates and lipids provide your body with .
What is the primary function of proteins in the body?
Mr. Vanderpool is trying out the ketogenic diet. The ketogenic diet requires him to eat less than 20 grams of carbohydrates and over 150 grams of fat every day. While on this "low carb, high fat" diet, which biomolecule is his body now primarily relying upon?
Which of the following foods would you recommend to Mr. Vanderpool while on his ketogenic diet? Remember, the ketogenic diet is low in carbohydrates and high in lipids (fats)!
Claire is trying out for cross country. She knows she will have a better chance at making the team if she has a high level of quick available energy and strong quadriceps muscles to run faster.
Which of the following foods would be best for Claire to eat as she trains for her tryout?
Select TWO correct answers.
Complex carbohydrates are made by linking many molecules of glucose together (the hexagon shape). Below are three examples of complex carbohydrates: starch, cellulose, and amylose. In all three examples, the subunits of glucose are bonded together differently.
Which conclusion is best supported by this information?
