Functions of Biomolecules

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Objective

I can identify the roles of carbohydrates, lipids, and proteins in cells.

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Warm-up video

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Practice

7 questions

1

Describe the primary function of carbohydrates in cells, and provide an example of a specific carbohydrate and its role.

2

Explain why lipids are important for long-term energy storage compared to carbohydrates.

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Exit ticket

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Describe one role of lipids in a cell and provide a specific example from the video. Describe one role of carbohydrates in a cell and provide a specific example from the video.

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