Question 1

Proteins are synthesized from ________ during synthesis reactions.

Accepted Answer

A)  monosaccharides 
B)  amino acids 
C)  glycerol and fatty acids 
D)  nucleotides 
A)  monosaccharides 
B)  amino acids 
C)  glycerol and fatty acids 
D)  nucleotides

Question 2

Distinguish between a dehydration synthesis and a hydrolysis reaction.

Accepted Answer

In a dehydration synthesis reaction, a m

Question 3

An acid is a molecule that releases (donates) ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  protons (hydrogen ions) 
B)  hydroxyl ions 
C)  neutrons 
D)  electrons 
A)  protons (hydrogen ions) 
B)  hydroxyl ions 
C)  neutrons 
D)  electrons

Question 4

Match the following:
-Triglycerides, steroids, and fat-soluble vitamins are examples

Accepted Answer

A) nucleic acids 
B) fibrous proteins 
C) globular proteins 
D) lipids 
E) carbohydrates
F)amino acids 
A) nucleic acids 
B) fibrous proteins 
C) globular proteins 
D) lipids 
E) carbohydrates
F)amino acids

Question 5

The growth of cells and repair of worn-out tissues is accomplished by ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  decomposition reactions 
B)  catabolic reactions 
C)  hydrolysis reactions 
D)  synthesis reactions 
E)  neutralization reactions 
A)  decomposition reactions 
B)  catabolic reactions 
C)  hydrolysis reactions 
D)  synthesis reactions 
E)  neutralization reactions

Question 6

A solution with a pH of 7 ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  is acidic 
B)  releases more hydrogen ions than hydroxyl ions into solution 
C)  releases more hydroxyl ions than hydrogen ions into solution 
D)  is basic 
E)  is neutral 
A)  is acidic 
B)  releases more hydrogen ions than hydroxyl ions into solution 
C)  releases more hydroxyl ions than hydrogen ions into solution 
D)  is basic 
E)  is neutral

Question 7

An atom has 6 protons, 8 neutrons, and 6 electrons. Its atomic mass is ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  2 
B)  6 
C)  8 
D)  14 
E)  20 
A)  2 
B)  6 
C)  8 
D)  14 
E)  20

Question 8

Match the following:
-Along with protons, these subatomic particles are situated in the nucleus of an atom.

Accepted Answer

A) Neutron 
B) Proton 
C) Electron 
A) Neutron 
B) Proton 
C) Electron

Question 9

The most common element in the human body is ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  carbon 
B)  oxygen 
C)  hydrogen 
D)  nitrogen 
A)  carbon 
B)  oxygen 
C)  hydrogen 
D)  nitrogen

Question 10

Carbon is found in all inorganic compounds.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Explain how saturated fats are different from unsaturated fats.

Accepted Answer

Saturated fats:
1. tend to be animal fat

Question 12

Compounds that contain carbon-hydrogen bonding are collectively termed ________ compounds.

Accepted Answer

A)  electrolytic 
B)  organic 
C)  inorganic 
D)  acidic 
A)  electrolytic 
B)  organic 
C)  inorganic 
D)  acidic

Question 13

Describe the four structural levels of proteins.

Accepted Answer

1. The primary structure of a protein re

Question 14

Describe the role of the electron in chemical bond formation.

Accepted Answer

When the valence shell of an atom contai

Question 15

Which of these enzymes catalyzes sucrose?

Accepted Answer

A)  glucase 
B)  cholesterol 
C)  oxidase 
D)  cellulase 
E)  sucrase 
A)  glucase 
B)  cholesterol 
C)  oxidase 
D)  cellulase 
E)  sucrase

Question 16

Glucose and fructose are classified as disaccharides.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Nucleotides are composed of ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  three fatty acid chains and one glycerol 
B)  peptide bonds 
C)  a phosphate group, a five-carbon sugar, and a nitrogen-containing base 
D)  four fused carbon rings 
E)  amino acids with an amine group and an acid group 
A)  three fatty acid chains and one glycerol 
B)  peptide bonds 
C)  a phosphate group, a five-carbon sugar, and a nitrogen-containing base 
D)  four fused carbon rings 
E)  amino acids with an amine group and an acid group

Question 18

Match the following:
-The atomic mass does not include these subatomic particles in the calculation.

Accepted Answer

A) Neutron 
B) Proton 
C) Electron 
A) Neutron 
B) Proton 
C) Electron

Question 19

Using Figure 2.1, identify the following:
-Letter E represents a nucleic acid building block known as a ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  monosaccharide 
B)  triglyceride 
C)  saturated fat 
D)  nucleotide 
A)  monosaccharide 
B)  triglyceride 
C)  saturated fat 
D)  nucleotide

Question 20

Which of the following is a protein?

Accepted Answer

A)  cholesterol 
B)  antibody 
C)  glucose 
D)  triglyceride 
E)  RNA 
A)  cholesterol 
B)  antibody 
C)  glucose 
D)  triglyceride 
E)  RNA

Proteins are synthesized from ________ during synthesis reactions.

Distinguish between a dehydration synthesis and a hydrolysis reaction.

An acid is a molecule that releases (donates) ________.

Match the following: -Triglycerides, steroids, and fat-soluble vitamins are examples

The growth of cells and repair of worn-out tissues is accomplished by ________.

A solution with a pH of 7 ________.

An atom has 6 protons, 8 neutrons, and 6 electrons. Its atomic mass is ________.

Match the following: -Along with protons, these subatomic particles are situated in the nucleus of an atom.

The most common element in the human body is ________.

Carbon is found in all inorganic compounds.

Explain how saturated fats are different from unsaturated fats.

Compounds that contain carbon-hydrogen bonding are collectively termed ________ compounds.

Describe the four structural levels of proteins.

Describe the role of the electron in chemical bond formation.

Which of these enzymes catalyzes sucrose?

Glucose and fructose are classified as disaccharides.

Nucleotides are composed of ________.

Match the following: -The atomic mass does not include these subatomic particles in the calculation.

Using Figure 2.1, identify the following: -Letter E represents a nucleic acid building block known as a ________.

Which of the following is a protein?

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Skin and Body Membranes

The Skeletal System

The Muscular System

The Nervous System

Special Senses

The Endocrine System

Blood

The Cardiovascular System

The Respiratory System

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Exam 2: Basic Chemistry

Proteins are synthesized from ________ during synthesis reactions.

Distinguish between a dehydration synthesis and a hydrolysis reaction.

An acid is a molecule that releases (donates) ________.

Match the following: -Triglycerides, steroids, and fat-soluble vitamins are examples

The growth of cells and repair of worn-out tissues is accomplished by ________.

A solution with a pH of 7 ________.

An atom has 6 protons, 8 neutrons, and 6 electrons. Its atomic mass is ________.

Match the following: -Along with protons, these subatomic particles are situated in the nucleus of an atom.

The most common element in the human body is ________.

Carbon is found in all inorganic compounds.

Explain how saturated fats are different from unsaturated fats.

Compounds that contain carbon-hydrogen bonding are collectively termed ________ compounds.

Describe the four structural levels of proteins.

Describe the role of the electron in chemical bond formation.

Which of these enzymes catalyzes sucrose?

Glucose and fructose are classified as disaccharides.

Nucleotides are composed of ________.

Match the following: -The atomic mass does not include these subatomic particles in the calculation.

Using Figure 2.1, identify the following: -Letter E represents a nucleic acid building block known as a ________.

Which of the following is a protein?

The Human Body: An Orientation

Cells and Tissues

Skin and Body Membranes

The Skeletal System

The Muscular System

The Nervous System

Special Senses

The Endocrine System

Blood

The Cardiovascular System

The Respiratory System

The Digestive System and Body Metabolism

The Urinary System

The Reproductive System

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