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Which biomolecule is our primary source of energy?
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Biomolecules

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Which biomolecule is our primary source of energy? carbohydrates
Sugars and starches are examples of... carbohydrates
A banana is an example of a... carbohydrate
The building blocks of carbohydrates are... monosaccharides
Which biomolecules contain only C, H, and O? carbohydrates and lipids
Which biomolecule stores long-term energy? lipids
Butter is an example of a... lipid
Lipids are built from... glycerol and fatty acids
An avocado is an example of which biomolecule? lipids
Biomolecules that are hydrophobic must be... lipids
Which biomolecule is a major component of our cell membranes? lipids
Which biomolecule provides insulation in our bodies to keep us warm? lipids
Which biomolecule is the primary component of our body tissues? proteins
Turkey is an example of a... protein
Which biomolecule is built from amino acids? protein
Which biomolecule is responsible for controlling chemical reactions in our bodies? proteins
Cheese, tofu, and nuts are foods that are all high in... protein
Nucleotides make up which biomolecule? nucleic acids
What is an example of a nucleic acid? DNA or RNA
Which biomolecule stores genetic information? nucleic acids
For which biomolecule(s) do we NOT have a daily nutritional requirement? nucleic acids
Which biomolecule is our primary source of energy? carbohydrates
Sugars and starches are examples of... carbohydrates
A banana is an example of a... carbohydrate
The building blocks of carbohydrates are... monosaccharides
Which biomolecules contain only C, H, and O? carbohydrates and lipids
Which biomolecule stores long-term energy? lipids
Butter is an example of a... lipid
Lipids are built from... glycerol and fatty acids
An avocado is an example of which biomolecule? lipids
Biomolecules that are hydrophobic must be... lipids
Which biomolecule is a major component of our cell membranes? lipids
Which biomolecule provides insulation in our bodies to keep us warm? lipids
Which biomolecule is the primary component of our body tissues? proteins
Turkey is an example of a... protein
Which biomolecule is built from amino acids? protein
Which biomolecule is responsible for controlling chemical reactions in our bodies? proteins
Cheese, tofu, and nuts are foods that are all high in... protein
Nucleotides make up which biomolecule? nucleic acids
What is an example of a nucleic acid? DNA or RNA
Which biomolecule stores genetic information? nucleic acids
For which biomolecule(s) do we NOT have a daily nutritional requirement? nucleic acids
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