Biomolecule Worksheet
1. Where in a molecule is energy stored?
2. Living organisms release energy gradually. Why?
3. The four most important groups of organic compounds in living organisms are
a.
b.
c.
d.
4. In the following situations, tell which of the four organic compounds you would most likely
need more of. (may be more than one).
a. Your hair is dry and brittle.
__________________________________________________.
b. You are really tired all the time.
_____________________________________________.
c. Your fingernails break and are soft
__________________________________________.
d. You get cold very easily.
____________________________________________________.
e. Your body is growing very rapidly.
_____________________________________________.
5. Describe the building blocks (monomers) of the following.
a. Protein
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b. Fats
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c. Carbohydrates
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d. Nucleic acids
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6. List the elements that are found in each of the following molecules. Circle the two that have
the most elements in common.
a. Carbohydrates –
b. Proteins –
c. Lipids –
d. Nucleic Acids –
7. There are ______________different amino acids.
8. The molecule below is a(n) ____________________________.
a. Label the carboxyl group.
b. Label the amino group.
c. Circle the part of the molecule that is the same for all amino acids.
9. In the drawing below of a protein, identify the following:
A
A.
___________________________
B. __________________________
C. __________________________
B C
D. _________________________
D
10. Two monosaccharides join to form a
________________________________________
11. Cellulose is a ________________________ and is found in _______________.
12. _________________ lack the enzyme to digest cellulose.
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13. Draw a glycerol molecule. Show it attached to 3 fatty acids.
14. Identify the following fatty acid as either saturated or unsaturated.
a. saturated
b. unsaturated
15. Is Crisco oil saturated or unsaturated?
a. saturated
b. unsaturated
16. How do you know? _______________________________
17. Where in a cell would you look for DNA? ____________________________
18. Name two examples of nucleic acids. ______________________
19. A sugar, a phosphate, and a base make up a ____________________________.
20.What are nucleic acids used for in the body?
_________________________________
21. Illustrate a chemical reaction in which two monosaccharides join together to form a
disaccharide:
22. Is the above reaction an example of dehydration synthesis or hydrolysis?
23. List some inorganic molecules found in living organisms:
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24. What does pH mean?
25. Most living organisms produce buffers. Define buffer.
26. Below pH 7 is considered _______________. Above pH 7 is considered
_____________.
27. A protein catalyst is also called a(n) _____________________.
28.Place the following statements in the proper order regarding how enzymes do their work.
Substance AB will split into A and B only in the presence of “Abase” (an enzyme).
a. A and B break away from Abase.
b. AB moves toward Abase
c. Abase changes the shape of AB causing it to split.
29. Write “true” or “false” next to each statement:
a. Enzymes are substrate specific.
b. Heating the enzyme catalase speeds up the reaction rate.
c. Enzymes must constantly be made by the body since they are not functional after a
reaction.
d. The more enzyme present in a reaction, the faster the reaction.
e. Enzymes are unaffected by changes in temperature.
f. Enzymes are carbohydrates.
g. Enzymes are made up of amino acids.
h. Boiling the enzyme catalase will inhibit (stop) its activity.
i. Catalase breaks down water into hydrogen and oxygen
