BIOMOLECULES WEBQUEST
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Follow the links to answer the questions. Type your answers in a bulleted form.
PART 1- The Biomolecules
Use a *reliable* internet source to find the definition of an ORGANIC MOLECULE.
2. Are the following molecules organic? Briefly explain what they are and why they would/not be considered organic.
CH4 _____________
H2O__________
NH4 ________
C6H12O6__________________
CO2 _______________
3. List three more organic molecules that are important to your life, including their function.
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CARBOHYDRATES- explore the following sites: http://www.chem4kids.com/files/bio_carbos.html
http://www.wisc-online.com/objects/ViewObject.aspx?ID=AP13104
4. What is another name for carbohydrates?
5. What are the functions of sugars?
6. What are 2 suffixes that the scientific sugar names end with?
7. How do the prefixes of the –saccharide words relate to the structure of the sugar?
8. What are three interesting facts you learned?
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LIPIDS- explore these sites:
http://www.wisc-online.com/objects/ViewObject.aspx?ID=AP13204
http://www.chem4kids.com/files/bio_lipids.html
9. What is another name for lipids?
10. What are the functions of lipids?
11. What are 4 locations of lipids in your body?
12. How do saturated fats differ from unsaturated fats?
13. What are three interesting facts you learned?
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PROTEINS- explore these sites: http://www.wisc-online.com/objects/index_tj.asp?objID=AP13304
http://www.chem4kids.com/files/bio_proteins.html
14. What are the functions of proteins?
15. What are 5 proteins in your body?
16. What are three interesting facts you learned?
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NUCLEIC ACIDS- explore this site:
http://www.chem4kids.com/files/bio_nucleicacids.html
17. What are the functions of nucleic acids?
18. What structure do nucleic acids have?
19. What are three interesting facts you learned?
PART 2- BIOMOLECULES FOR BREAKFAST
20. Explore the USDA food pyramid website. (http://www.choosemyplate.gov/) Examine the dietary guidelines and
descriptions of the food groups to complete the table below: (you can cut and paste the tables into your project)
Food Group
Describe
Is the group a source of…
Carbohydrates? Lipids? Proteins?
Examples
Amount/day
you need
Grains
Vegetables
Fruits
Milk
Meat &
Beans
Oils/Extras
21. Why do you think it is recommended that you ingest more carbohydrates than proteins or lipids?
22. Next, list 10 food items you have eaten in the past day or two. For each, look up its nutritional information and
dietary exchanges (https://www.supertracker.usda.gov/foodapedia.aspx )
Amount from each food group:
Food Item
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10 (your all time favorite food)
Grains
Vegetables
Fruits
Milk
Meat & Beans
Oils
Extras
Total
Calories
23. Were there any foods that the composition surprised you? Explain why this is. (if nothing surprised you, describe
three things you learned from completing this activity)
24. Write a paragraph evaluating the ‘healthiness’ of your diet. Use the food pyramid guidelines and any other online
resources to help you determine what ‘healthy’ means. In your analysis, suggest 2 ways that you could improve
your diet to include all of the major biomolecules and/or food groups. Include a list of any other additional sources
you used (if not already mentioned in this activity).