Question 1

Match each term to its corresponding descriptive phrase.
-number of protons an atom has

Accepted Answer

A) Proton 
B) Neutron 
C) Electron 
D) Isotopes 
E) Ionic bonds
F)Covalent bonds
G)Octet rule
H)Atomic number
I)Atomic mass
J)Hydrogen bonds 
A) Proton 
B) Neutron 
C) Electron 
D) Isotopes 
E) Ionic bonds
F)Covalent bonds
G)Octet rule
H)Atomic number
I)Atomic mass
J)Hydrogen bonds

Question 2

Which of the following is not one of the major groups of organic substances in the human body?

Accepted Answer

A)  Proteins 
B)  Salts 
C)  Lipids 
D)  Nucleic acids 
A)  Proteins 
B)  Salts 
C)  Lipids 
D)  Nucleic acids

Question 3

List the types of lipids and give a function for each type.

Accepted Answer

There are several types of lipids, each

Question 4

As the concentration of hydrogen ions (H⁺)increases,the:

Accepted Answer

A)  solution becomes more basic. 
B)  solution becomes more acidic. 
C)  pH rises. 
D)  Both A and C are correct. 
A)  solution becomes more basic. 
B)  solution becomes more acidic. 
C)  pH rises. 
D)  Both A and C are correct.

Question 5

Which type of radiation consists of two protons and two neutrons?

Accepted Answer

A)  Alpha 
B)  Beta 
C)  Delta 
D)  Gamma 
A)  Alpha 
B)  Beta 
C)  Delta 
D)  Gamma

Question 6

When atoms combine,they may gain,lose,or share:

Accepted Answer

A)  electrons. 
B)  protons. 
C)  neutrons. 
D)  nuclei. 
A)  electrons. 
B)  protons. 
C)  neutrons. 
D)  nuclei.

Question 7

Explain the types of chemical reactions discussed in this chapter and give the formula for each.

Accepted Answer

In this chapter, we discussed several ty

Question 8

Carbon has an atomic number of 6.The number of electrons found in the first shell is:

Accepted Answer

A)  2. 
B)  4. 
C)  6. 
D)  8. 
A)  2. 
B)  4. 
C)  6. 
D)  8.

Question 9

Match each term to its corresponding descriptive phrase.
-molecule that is the body's usual source of direct energy

Accepted Answer

A) Acid 
B) Base 
C) RNA 
D) DNA 
E) Carbohydrate
F)Fat
G)Steroid
H)Protein
I)Prostaglandins
J)ATP 
A) Acid 
B) Base 
C) RNA 
D) DNA 
E) Carbohydrate
F)Fat
G)Steroid
H)Protein
I)Prostaglandins
J)ATP

Question 10

Match each term to its corresponding descriptive phrase.
-bond that requires a polar molecule

Accepted Answer

A) Proton 
B) Neutron 
C) Electron 
D) Isotopes 
E) Ionic bonds
F)Covalent bonds
G)Octet rule
H)Atomic number
I)Atomic mass
J)Hydrogen bonds 
A) Proton 
B) Neutron 
C) Electron 
D) Isotopes 
E) Ionic bonds
F)Covalent bonds
G)Octet rule
H)Atomic number
I)Atomic mass
J)Hydrogen bonds

Question 11

The type of lipid found in sex hormones is:

Accepted Answer

A)  triglycerides. 
B)  phosphoglycerides. 
C)  steroids. 
D)  prostaglandins. 
A)  triglycerides. 
B)  phosphoglycerides. 
C)  steroids. 
D)  prostaglandins.

Question 12

The alpha helix is an example of which level of protein structure?

Accepted Answer

A)  Primary 
B)  Secondary 
C)  Tertiary 
D)  Quaternary 
A)  Primary 
B)  Secondary 
C)  Tertiary 
D)  Quaternary

Question 13

The process of the digestion of food is an example of which type of reaction?

Accepted Answer

A)  Synthesis 
B)  Decomposition 
C)  Exchange 
D)  Reversible 
A)  Synthesis 
B)  Decomposition 
C)  Exchange 
D)  Reversible

Question 14

Match each term to its corresponding descriptive phrase.
-bond formed between atoms when they share electrons

Accepted Answer

A) Proton 
B) Neutron 
C) Electron 
D) Isotopes 
E) Ionic bonds
F)Covalent bonds
G)Octet rule
H)Atomic number
I)Atomic mass
J)Hydrogen bonds 
A) Proton 
B) Neutron 
C) Electron 
D) Isotopes 
E) Ionic bonds
F)Covalent bonds
G)Octet rule
H)Atomic number
I)Atomic mass
J)Hydrogen bonds

Question 15

The basic building blocks of fats are:

Accepted Answer

A)  monosaccharides. 
B)  disaccharides. 
C)  amino acids. 
D)  fatty acids and glycerol. 
A)  monosaccharides. 
B)  disaccharides. 
C)  amino acids. 
D)  fatty acids and glycerol.

Question 16

For sodium to transform from a neutral atom to a positive ion,it must:

Accepted Answer

A)  gain an electron. 
B)  gain a proton. 
C)  lose an electron. 
D)  lose a proton. 
A)  gain an electron. 
B)  gain a proton. 
C)  lose an electron. 
D)  lose a proton.

Question 17

Match each term to its corresponding descriptive phrase.
-substance composed of a glycerol molecule and three fatty acid molecules

Accepted Answer

A) Acid 
B) Base 
C) RNA 
D) DNA 
E) Carbohydrate
F)Fat
G)Steroid
H)Protein
I)Prostaglandins
J)ATP 
A) Acid 
B) Base 
C) RNA 
D) DNA 
E) Carbohydrate
F)Fat
G)Steroid
H)Protein
I)Prostaglandins
J)ATP

Question 18

The type of lipoprotein associated with "bad" cholesterol and the production of atherosclerotic changes in blood vessels is:

Accepted Answer

A)  HDL. 
B)  LDL. 
C)  VHDL. 
D)  none of the above. 
A)  HDL. 
B)  LDL. 
C)  VHDL. 
D)  none of the above.

Question 19

Match each term to its corresponding descriptive phrase.
-substance that is made up of a long chain of amino acids

Accepted Answer

A) Acid 
B) Base 
C) RNA 
D) DNA 
E) Carbohydrate
F)Fat
G)Steroid
H)Protein
I)Prostaglandins
J)ATP 
A) Acid 
B) Base 
C) RNA 
D) DNA 
E) Carbohydrate
F)Fat
G)Steroid
H)Protein
I)Prostaglandins
J)ATP

Question 20

A structural lipid found in the cell membrane is a:

Accepted Answer

A)  triglyceride. 
B)  phospholipid. 
C)  steroid. 
D)  Both B and C are correct. 
A)  triglyceride. 
B)  phospholipid. 
C)  steroid. 
D)  Both B and C are correct.

Exam 2: B: The Chemical Basis of Life

Match each term to its corresponding descriptive phrase. -number of protons an atom has

Which of the following is not one of the major groups of organic substances in the human body?

List the types of lipids and give a function for each type.

As the concentration of hydrogen ions (H⁺)increases,the:

Which type of radiation consists of two protons and two neutrons?

When atoms combine,they may gain,lose,or share:

Explain the types of chemical reactions discussed in this chapter and give the formula for each.

Carbon has an atomic number of 6.The number of electrons found in the first shell is:

Match each term to its corresponding descriptive phrase. -molecule that is the body's usual source of direct energy

Match each term to its corresponding descriptive phrase. -bond that requires a polar molecule

The type of lipid found in sex hormones is:

The alpha helix is an example of which level of protein structure?

The process of the digestion of food is an example of which type of reaction?

Match each term to its corresponding descriptive phrase. -bond formed between atoms when they share electrons

The basic building blocks of fats are:

For sodium to transform from a neutral atom to a positive ion,it must:

Match each term to its corresponding descriptive phrase. -substance composed of a glycerol molecule and three fatty acid molecules

The type of lipoprotein associated with "bad" cholesterol and the production of atherosclerotic changes in blood vessels is:

Match each term to its corresponding descriptive phrase. -substance that is made up of a long chain of amino acids

A structural lipid found in the cell membrane is a:

A: Organization of the Body

B: Organization of the Body

A: The Chemical Basis of Life

A: Anatomy of Cells

B: Anatomy of Cells

Physiology of Cells

Cell Growth and Reproduction

Tissues

A: Skin and Its Appendages

B: Skin and Its Appendages

A: Skeletal Tissues

B: Skeletal Tissues

Skeletal System

A: Articulations

B: Articulations

A: Anatomy of the Muscular System

B: Anatomy of the Muscular System

A: Physiology of the Muscular System

B: Physiology of the Muscular System

A: Nervous System Cells

B: Nervous System Cells

A: Central Nervous System

B: Central Nervous System

Peripheral Nervous System

Autonomic Nervous System

A: Sense Organs

B: Sense Organs

Endocrine System

Endocrine Glands

Blood

Anatomy of the Cardiovascular System

A: Physiology of the Cardiovascular System

B: Physiology of the Cardiovascular System

Lymphatic System

A: Immune System

B: Immune System

Stress

Anatomy of the Respiratory System

A: Physiology of the Respiratory System

B: Physiology of the Respiratory System

A: Anatomy of the Digestive System

B: Anatomy of the Digestive System

A: Physiology of the Digestive System

B: Physiology of the Digestive System

A: Nutrition and Metabolism

B: Nutrition and Metabolism

A: Urinary System

B: Urinary System

Fluid and Electrolyte Balance

Acid-Base Balance

Male Reproductive System

A: Female Reproductive System

B: Female Reproductive System

A: Growth and Development

B: Growth and Development

A: Genetics and Heredity

B: Genetics and Heredity

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