Question 1

Which of the following functional groups are not commonly seen in biomolecules?

Accepted Answer

A)  Alkyl halides 
B)  Amides 
C)  Carboxylic acids 
D)  Ethers 
E)  Phosphate esters 
A)  Alkyl halides 
B)  Amides 
C)  Carboxylic acids 
D)  Ethers 
E)  Phosphate esters

Question 2

Which of the following best defines organic chemistry?

Accepted Answer

A)  The study of compounds contained in organisms. 
B)  The study of compounds containing organs. 
C)  The study of compounds containing carbon and hydrogen and their derivatives. 
D)  The study of compounds containing elements other than carbon. 
A)  The study of compounds contained in organisms. 
B)  The study of compounds containing organs. 
C)  The study of compounds containing carbon and hydrogen and their derivatives. 
D)  The study of compounds containing elements other than carbon.

Question 3

The idea that a coding system and a catalysis system came about separately and then combined to form life as we know it is known as

Accepted Answer

A)  the origin of life 
B)  the big bang theory 
C)  the double origen theory 
D)  the theory of evolution 
A)  the origin of life 
B)  the big bang theory 
C)  the double origen theory 
D)  the theory of evolution

Question 4

Animal cells do not contain

Accepted Answer

A)  a nucleus 
B)  mitochondria 
C)  chloroplasts 
D)  lysosomes 
A)  a nucleus 
B)  mitochondria 
C)  chloroplasts 
D)  lysosomes

Question 5

The mitochondrial matrix

Accepted Answer

A)  is the location of enzymes needed for oxidation reactions 
B)  contains an array of microtubules 
C)  is part of the endoplasmic reticulum 
D)  lies between the inner and outer mitochondrial membrane 
A)  is the location of enzymes needed for oxidation reactions 
B)  contains an array of microtubules 
C)  is part of the endoplasmic reticulum 
D)  lies between the inner and outer mitochondrial membrane

Question 6

Which of the following statements regarding biopolymers is false?

Accepted Answer

A)  Different sequences of the monomers can lead to different functions. 
B)  Only soluble polymers can be created from soluble monomers. 
C)  A wide, almost uncountable variety of polymers can be created from just a few monomers. 
D)  Different linkages between the monomers can lead to different functions. 
E)  Biopolymers can fold up into complex shapes. 
A)  Different sequences of the monomers can lead to different functions. 
B)  Only soluble polymers can be created from soluble monomers. 
C)  A wide, almost uncountable variety of polymers can be created from just a few monomers. 
D)  Different linkages between the monomers can lead to different functions. 
E)  Biopolymers can fold up into complex shapes.

Question 7

A catalyst

Accepted Answer

A)  increases the rate of a chemical reaction 
B)  increases the amount of product obtained in a chemical reaction 
C)  decreases the amount of product obtained in a chemical reaction 
D)  none of the choices 
A)  increases the rate of a chemical reaction 
B)  increases the amount of product obtained in a chemical reaction 
C)  decreases the amount of product obtained in a chemical reaction 
D)  none of the choices

Question 8

In the Five Kingdom classification system, Escherichia coli would be considered

Accepted Answer

A)  animals. 
B)  protists. 
C)  monera. 
D)  none of the above. 
A)  animals. 
B)  protists. 
C)  monera. 
D)  none of the above.

Question 9

Which of the following cellular components is commonly found in bacteria?

Accepted Answer

A)  Nucleus 
B)  Ribosomes 
C)  Chloroplasts 
D)  Mitochondria 
E)  More than one of these is characteristic of bacteria. 
A)  Nucleus 
B)  Ribosomes 
C)  Chloroplasts 
D)  Mitochondria 
E)  More than one of these is characteristic of bacteria.

Question 10

Which is not a property of ribosomes?

Accepted Answer

A)  They are an assembly of polypeptides and RNA. 
B)  They are found in both prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells. 
C)  They function as agents in the biosynthesis of proteins. 
D)  They are found in the cytoplasm and smooth endoplasmic reticulum. 
E)  All of these statements are true about ribosomes. 
A)  They are an assembly of polypeptides and RNA. 
B)  They are found in both prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells. 
C)  They function as agents in the biosynthesis of proteins. 
D)  They are found in the cytoplasm and smooth endoplasmic reticulum. 
E)  All of these statements are true about ribosomes.

Question 11

What is the chemical formula for ozone?

Accepted Answer

A)  O2 
B)  O3 
C)  NH3 
D)  H2S 
E)  CH4 
A)  O2 
B)  O3 
C)  NH3 
D)  H2S 
E)  CH4

Question 12

All of the following features are common to all living organisms, except:

Accepted Answer

A)  Biomolecules 
B)  Metabolic pathways 
C)  Cellular structures 
D)  DNA sequences 
E)  RNA molecules 
A)  Biomolecules 
B)  Metabolic pathways 
C)  Cellular structures 
D)  DNA sequences 
E)  RNA molecules

Question 13

Which of the following is/are true?

Accepted Answer

A)  The hydrolysis of ATP releases energy. 
B)  Favorable reactions are always fast. 
C)  The hydrolysis of ATP requires the input of oxygen 
D)  The hydrolysis of ATP yields more energy per molecule than the reaction of any other compound 
A)  The hydrolysis of ATP releases energy. 
B)  Favorable reactions are always fast. 
C)  The hydrolysis of ATP requires the input of oxygen 
D)  The hydrolysis of ATP yields more energy per molecule than the reaction of any other compound

Which of the following functional groups are not commonly seen in biomolecules?

Which of the following best defines organic chemistry?

The idea that a coding system and a catalysis system came about separately and then combined to form life as we know it is known as

Animal cells do not contain

The mitochondrial matrix

Which of the following statements regarding biopolymers is false?

A catalyst

In the Five Kingdom classification system, Escherichia coli would be considered

Which of the following cellular components is commonly found in bacteria?

Which is not a property of ribosomes?

What is the chemical formula for ozone?

All of the following features are common to all living organisms, except:

Which of the following is/are true?

Water: the Solvent for Biochemical Reactions

Amino Acids and Peptides

The Three-Dimensional Structure of Proteins

Protein Purification and Characterization Techniques

The Behavior of Proteins: Enzymes

The Behavior of Proteins: Enzymes, Mechanisms, and Control

Lipids and Proteins Are Associated in Biological Membranes

Nucleic Acids: How Structure Conveys Information

Biosynthesis of Nucleic Acids: Replication

Transcription of the Genetic Code: Biosynthesis of RNA

Protein Synthesis: Translation of the Genetic Message

Nucleic Acid Biotechnology Techniques

Viruses, Cancer, and Immunology

The Importance of Energy Changes and Electron Transfer in Metabolism

Carbohydrates

Glycolysis

Storage Mechanisms and Control in Carbohydrate Metabolism

The Citric Acid Cycle

Electron Transport and Oxidative Phosphorylation

Lipid Metabolism

Photosynthesis

The Metabolism of Nitrogen

Integration of Metabolism: Cellular Signaling

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Exam 1: Biochemistry and the Organization of Cells

Which of the following functional groups are not commonly seen in biomolecules?

Which of the following best defines organic chemistry?

The idea that a coding system and a catalysis system came about separately and then combined to form life as we know it is known as

Animal cells do not contain

The mitochondrial matrix

Which of the following statements regarding biopolymers is false?

A catalyst

In the Five Kingdom classification system, Escherichia coli would be considered

Which of the following cellular components is commonly found in bacteria?

Which is not a property of ribosomes?

What is the chemical formula for ozone?

All of the following features are common to all living organisms, except:

Which of the following is/are true?

Water: the Solvent for Biochemical Reactions

Amino Acids and Peptides

The Three-Dimensional Structure of Proteins

Protein Purification and Characterization Techniques

The Behavior of Proteins: Enzymes

The Behavior of Proteins: Enzymes, Mechanisms, and Control

Lipids and Proteins Are Associated in Biological Membranes

Nucleic Acids: How Structure Conveys Information

Biosynthesis of Nucleic Acids: Replication

Transcription of the Genetic Code: Biosynthesis of RNA

Protein Synthesis: Translation of the Genetic Message

Nucleic Acid Biotechnology Techniques

Viruses, Cancer, and Immunology

The Importance of Energy Changes and Electron Transfer in Metabolism

Carbohydrates

Glycolysis

Storage Mechanisms and Control in Carbohydrate Metabolism

The Citric Acid Cycle

Electron Transport and Oxidative Phosphorylation

Lipid Metabolism

Photosynthesis

The Metabolism of Nitrogen

Integration of Metabolism: Cellular Signaling

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