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Organic Molecules Review
Section 1: Match the characteristic to the correct organic molecule.
A. Carbohydrates
C. Protein
B. Lipids
D. Nucleic Acids
_____1. The only organic molecule to contain peptide bonds.
_____2. Made up of monomers called nucleotides
_____3. Main source of cellular energy
_____4. Includes triglycerides, phospholipids, and cholesterol as examples
_____5. A stored energy source as well as makes up biological membranes
_____6. Monosaccharides are the monomers of this group
_____7. Responsible for transmitting genetic information
_____8. Includes fatty acid chains that can be saturated or unsaturated
_____9. Includes the enzymes, whose 3D shape can be denatured by changes in pH
and temperature.
_____10. Polymer of this group is a polysaccharide
_____11. Contains a 2:1 ratio of hydrogen (H) to oxygen (O).
_____ 12. Subunits contain a carboxyl group and an amino group.
______13. This group contributes to the structural strength of a plant.
______14. Includes RNA and DNA
______15. Group that is hydrophobic (not soluble in water).
______16. The monomers of this group are the amino acids.
Section 2: Can you match the molecule to its correct function/description?
A. Hemoglobin
B. Cholesterol
C. Insulin
D. Collagen
E. Glycogen
F. Starch
G. Keratin
H. Lactose
_____1. Protein molecule that controls levels of blood sugar.
_____2. Protein molecule that makes up hair and fingernails.
_____3. Lipid molecule that is found in cell membranes, helps in making vitamin D
and steroid hormones.
_____4. Protein molecule that is in red blood cells that helps to deliver oxygen.
_____5. Storage carbohydrate molecule in animal cells.
_____6. Protein molecule that makes up bones, cartilage, and tendons.
_____7. Storage carbohydrate molecule in plant cells.
_____8. Dairy sugar