CATCH-UP FRIDAY CATCH-UP FRIDAY CATCH-UP FRIDAY

THEME: National and Global Awareness THEME: National and Global Awareness THEME: National and Global Awareness
SUBTOPIC: International Understanding and Solidarity SUBTOPIC: International Understanding and Solidarity SUBTOPIC: International Understanding and Solidarity
“Biomolecules for You and Me” “Biomolecules for You and Me” “Biomolecules for You and Me”
Beneath the microscope's gaze, Beneath the microscope's gaze, Beneath the microscope's gaze,
Molecules dance in a dazzling array. Molecules dance in a dazzling array. Molecules dance in a dazzling array.
Each one with a unique role to play, Each one with a unique role to play, Each one with a unique role to play,
In the complex web of life's grand display. In the complex web of life's grand display. In the complex web of life's grand display.

Lipids. the fats that fuel our days. Lipids. the fats that fuel our days. Lipids. the fats that fuel our days.
Proteins, building blocks in every way, Proteins, building blocks in every way, Proteins, building blocks in every way,
Carbohydrates, sugars in sweet arrays. Carbohydrates, sugars in sweet arrays. Carbohydrates, sugars in sweet arrays.
Nucleic acids, the code of life they convey. Nucleic acids, the code of life they convey. Nucleic acids, the code of life they convey.

Amino acids, bound in chains so tight. Amino acids, bound in chains so tight. Amino acids, bound in chains so tight.
Form proteins with shapes that delight. Form proteins with shapes that delight. Form proteins with shapes that delight.
Enzymes, catalysts of life's own fight. Enzymes, catalysts of life's own fight. Enzymes, catalysts of life's own fight.
Breaking bonds, speeding up what's right. Breaking bonds, speeding up what's right. Breaking bonds, speeding up what's right.

Sugars. simple or complex in sight. Sugars. simple or complex in sight. Sugars. simple or complex in sight.
Quick energy, or stores that ignite, Quick energy, or stores that ignite, Quick energy, or stores that ignite,
Cellulose, indigestible, yet so right, Cellulose, indigestible, yet so right, Cellulose, indigestible, yet so right,
Fiber for health, a champion in sight Fiber for health, a champion in sight Fiber for health, a champion in sight

Lipids. hydrophobic in their ways, Lipids. hydrophobic in their ways, Lipids. hydrophobic in their ways,
Fuel for energy, or insulation that stays, Fuel for energy, or insulation that stays, Fuel for energy, or insulation that stays,
Phospholipids in cell membranes they play, Phospholipids in cell membranes they play, Phospholipids in cell membranes they play,
Keeping things in and out, the perfect way Keeping things in and out, the perfect way Keeping things in and out, the perfect way

Nucleic acids, DNA and RNA, Nucleic acids, DNA and RNA, Nucleic acids, DNA and RNA,
Blueprints of life in their own way. Blueprints of life in their own way. Blueprints of life in their own way.
Genes, traits, traits we display, Genes, traits, traits we display, Genes, traits, traits we display,
Passed on from one, to the next in the tray. Passed on from one, to the next in the tray. Passed on from one, to the next in the tray.

Biomolecules. diverse in their array, Biomolecules. diverse in their array, Biomolecules. diverse in their array,
Building blocks of life in every way, Building blocks of life in every way, Building blocks of life in every way,
Interacting, reacting, always at play, Interacting, reacting, always at play, Interacting, reacting, always at play,
In the grand dance of life, they'll always stay. In the grand dance of life, they'll always stay. In the grand dance of life, they'll always stay.

Guide Questions: Guide Questions: Guide Questions:

1. Why are biomolecules essential for life processes? 1. Why are biomolecules essential for life processes? 1. Why are biomolecules essential for life processes?
2. How do nucleic acids contribute to the genetic traits we 2. How do nucleic acids contribute to the genetic traits we 2. How do nucleic acids contribute to the genetic traits we
possess? possess? possess?
3. Describe the role of enzymes in the human body. 3. Describe the role of enzymes in the human body. 3. Describe the role of enzymes in the human body.
Evaluation: Evaluation: Evaluation:
Multiple Choice Questions: Choose the correct answer from the Multiple Choice Questions: Choose the correct answer from the Multiple Choice Questions: Choose the correct answer from the
choices for each question. choices for each question. choices for each question.

1. Which biomolecule stores genetic information? 1. Which biomolecule stores genetic information? 1. Which biomolecule stores genetic information?
A) Proteins A) Proteins A) Proteins
B) Carbohydrates B) Carbohydrates B) Carbohydrates
C) Nucleic acids C) Nucleic acids C) Nucleic acids
D) Lipids D) Lipids D) Lipids

2. What biomolecule is known for providing quick energy? 2. What biomolecule is known for providing quick energy? 2. What biomolecule is known for providing quick energy?
A) Proteins A) Proteins A) Proteins
B) Carbohydrates B) Carbohydrates B) Carbohydrates
C) Lipids C) Lipids C) Lipids
D) Nucleic acids D) Nucleic acids D) Nucleic acids

3. Which biomolecule is involved in forming cell 3. Which biomolecule is involved in forming cell 3. Which biomolecule is involved in forming cell
membranes? membranes? membranes?
A) Carbohydrates A) Carbohydrates A) Carbohydrates
B) Nucleic acids B) Nucleic acids B) Nucleic acids
C) Lipids C) Lipids C) Lipids
D) Proteins D) Proteins D) Proteins

4. Enzymes are a type of: 4. Enzymes are a type of: 4. Enzymes are a type of:
A) Nucleic acid A) Nucleic acid A) Nucleic acid
B) Protein B) Protein B) Protein
C) Carbohydrate C) Carbohydrate C) Carbohydrate
D) Lipid D) Lipid D) Lipid

5. Cellulose, a type of carbohydrate, is essential for: 5. Cellulose, a type of carbohydrate, is essential for: 5. Cellulose, a type of carbohydrate, is essential for:
A) Energy storage A) Energy storage A) Energy storage
B) Cell structure B) Cell structure B) Cell structure
C) Genetic information C) Genetic information C) Genetic information
D) Enzyme production D) Enzyme production D) Enzyme production