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Grade 10 Biomolecules Worksheet with Answers

Grade 10 (US) · Year 11 (UK) · Class 10 (India) · Biology

Unit 1: CellsBiomolecules & TransportNGSS HS-LS1-6

Carbohydrates, lipids, proteins and nucleic acids, and how enzymes work. This free high school worksheet has 12 questions and a full answer key. Print it or save it as a PDF — every answer is checked by code, not guessed.

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Biomolecules

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Learning goal: Biomolecules & Transport · NGSS HS-LS1-6

Directions: This worksheet has 2 parts. Read the instructions at the start of each part.

Example

Which biomolecule stores genetic information?

Answer: nucleic acids (DNA and RNA)

RememberMolecules of life

Carbohydratesquick energysugar, starchLipidsstored energyfats, oilsProteinsbuild & repairenzymes, muscleNucleic acidsgenetic infoDNA, RNA
Part A

Match each clue to the right word. Write the letter in the box.

  1. 1What is glucose an example of?
  2. 2What are the building blocks of proteins?
  3. 3What are the building blocks of nucleic acids?
  4. 4Which biomolecule forms most of the cell membrane?
  5. 5Which biomolecule makes up most enzymes?
  6. 6Which biomolecule is the body's main quick energy source?
  • ALipids
  • BAmino acids
  • CNucleotides
  • DCarbohydrate
  • EProteins
  • FCarbohydrates
Part B

Answer each question. Use full sentences where you can.

  1. 7

    Why are lipids good for long-term energy storage?

  2. 8

    What do enzymes do?

  3. 9

    Which biomolecule includes fats and oils?

  4. 10

    Which test turns blue-black with starch?

  5. 11

    What are the four main biomolecules?

  6. 12

    Why can high fever damage enzymes?

★ Challenge corner for fast finishers

Why does your breath make fog on a cold window?

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  1. 1.D — a carbohydrate (simple sugar)
  2. 2.B — amino acids
  3. 3.C — nucleotides
  4. 4.A — lipids (phospholipids)
  5. 5.E — proteins
  6. 6.F — carbohydrates
  7. 7.they store more energy per gram than carbohydrates
  8. 8.speed up chemical reactions (act as catalysts)
  9. 9.lipids
  10. 10.the iodine test
  11. 11.carbohydrates, lipids, proteins and nucleic acids
  12. 12.heat changes their shape (denatures them)
  13. ★water vapor in your breath condenses on the cold glass (challenge corner)

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