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 KEY AMOEBA SISTERS: VIDEO RECAP BIOMOLECULES

KEY: Amoeba Sisters Video Recap: Biomolecules

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

4. _P__ I have a 5. _C_ If athletes

large role in “pasta load,” they
muscle consume a lot of
development. me.

6. _N__ A 7. _L__ I make up

mutation in DNA cell membranes.
would initially
start with me.

8. _P__ Enzymes, 9. _L__ I am

which can speed up important for
reactions, belong in insulation.
my category.

11. _N__ My
category includes
10. _C__ I contain genetic material.
12. _L___ I can
elements C, H, contain long
and O and have a fatty acid chains.
ring-like structure.
 KEY AMOEBA SISTERS: VIDEO RECAP BIOMOLECULES

Directions: The following table is designed to help you organize your knowledge about biomolecules.
Some of the information has been filled in for you.

Biomolecule: Makes Me Think Monomer: Elements: Example(s):

of…
(this can be original
for you)
Carbohydrate 13. 14. C, H, O 15.
(Will vary- this is Monosaccharide Answers will vary!
unique for Foods high in
student. Example carbohydrates
could be sugar.) include pasta, breads

Lipid 16. Glycerol + Fatty Acid 17. 18.

(Will vary- this C,H,O Answers will vary!
is Foods high in lipids
*Note: Many do not
unique for consider lipids to have include butter, oil
student. true monomers. Read
Example could why in the video
be fats.) description!

Protein 19. 20. 21. 22.

(Will vary- this is Amino Acid C,H,O,N Answers will vary!
unique for Foods high in proteins
student. include meat, beans
Example could
be meat.)

Nucleic Acid 23. 24. 25. DNA, RNA

(Will vary- this is Nucleotide C,H,O,N,P
unique for
student.
Example could
be genetic
material.)