Biomolecules Self-Assessment Sheets (New Specification)
These structured self-assessment sheets are the perfect study, revision, and consolidation tool for the Biomolecules chapter under the new Leaving Certificate Biology specification.
 
Each sheet is carefully organised with:
clear headings
guided questions
focused prompts
 
All content is directly aligned to the official learning outcomes, helping students concentrate on key definitions, structures, functions, and experimental understanding, without unnecessary detail.
 
Simply print them off and fill them in ideal for classwork, homework, revision, and practical preparation.
 
📘 This Self-Assessment Pack Covers:
Carbohydrates, lipids, and proteins:
basic structures
metabolic roles
common nutritional sources
The biological roles of minerals in living organisms
The role of vitamins in biological processes, including:
one water-soluble vitamin
one fat-soluble vitamin
associated deficiency diseases
The importance and roles of water in living organisms
Qualitative food tests for nutrients (experimental understanding)
Quantitative investigation of reducing sugars in food samples
Using primary data to support scientific conclusions
 
🧩 Unifying Strand: 
U1 + U2
 
These self-assessment sheets reinforce the Nature of Science and Investigating in Science by:
linking molecular structure to biological function
developing experimental reasoning through food tests
supporting interpretation and justification of results using primary data
strengthening skills needed for investigations and AAC coursework
 
🧠 Skills & Reflection – 
Can I…
Outline the structures, roles, and sources of carbohydrates, lipids, and proteins?
Explain the role of specific minerals and vitamins in biological processes?
Link vitamin deficiencies to their biological effects?
Describe the main roles of water in living organisms?
Interpret qualitative food test results accurately?
Use quantitative data from reducing sugar tests to support conclusions?
 
 Why These Sheets Work
Fully aligned to Learning Outcomes 1.2.1–1.2.6
Supports both theory and practical understanding
Reinforces experimental language and data handling
Ideal preparation for food tests and investigations
Written for 5th year Biology (new specification)
 
📄 Format: Printable PDF
🧠 Use: Self-assessment • revision • practical preparation
 
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