Question 1

What molecular geometry does the molecule in this figure display?

Accepted Answer

A)  Linear
B)  Tetrahedral
C)  See-saw
D)  T-shape
E)  Bent C

Question 2

When sodium acetate, NaCH3COO, is added to water the resulting solution is basic. True or false?

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 3

Astronomy is to astrology as _______ is to ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  security : burglary
B)  forensics : pseudo-science
C)  physics : chemistry
D)  statute : codified law B

Question 4

What volume of .250 M potassium hydroxide is needed to neutralize 1.25 liters of .500 M hydrochloric acid?

Accepted Answer

A)  2.50 liters
B)  1.25 liters
C)  .625 liters
D)  .375 liters
E)  5.0 liters

Question 5

A scientist performing genetic experiments observed that the two alleles for a particular gene were splitting between two gametes during meiosis. What is this called?

Accepted Answer

A)  Segregation
B)  Dominance
C)  Recessive
D)  Independent assortment
E)  Allele frequency

Question 6

Apple is to orange as ________ is to _________.

Accepted Answer

A)  snow : water
B)  sparrow : robin
C)  tree : soil
D)  air : smog

Question 7

HNO2(aq) + H2O --> NO2-(aq) + H30+(aq)
In this reaction, NO2-(aq) is best classified as a(n)

Accepted Answer

A)  Acid
B)  Base
C)  Cation
D)  Salt
E)  Electrically neutral species

Question 8

A colloid made from a liquid dispersing medium and gas dispersed phase is called what?

Accepted Answer

A)  Aerosol
B)  Emulsion
C)  Sol
D)  Solid Foam
E)  Foam

Question 9

Select the answer choice that correctly completes the following:
All comedians are cynics.
Jerry is a comedian.

Accepted Answer

A)  All cynics are comedians.
B)  All persons named Jerry are cynics.
C)  Jerry's humor is cynical.
D)  Jerry is a cynic.

Question 10

The transfer of genetic materal between a pair of chromosomes is called __________.

Accepted Answer

A)  Translation
B)  Transcription
C)  Translocation
D)  Substitution
E)  Transduction

Question 11

Given a right triangle (ABC) with side a = 30.30 ft and side b = 20.20 ft, what is the length of the hypotenuse c?

Accepted Answer

A)  3.64 ft
B)  36.41 ft
C)  364.16 ft
D)  3641.62 ft

Question 12

Choose the answer which best rewords the italicized portion. If you think the original wording is best, choose option A.
The population grow each year at a rate of about 2.05 percent.

Accepted Answer

A)  The population grow
B)  The population grew
C)  The population grows
D)  The population has grown

Question 13

Which section of the following passage needs to be edited for incorrect spelling, incorrect grammar, inappropriate word choice or wordiness?

Accepted Answer

A)  Not all politicians are dishonest;
B)  some of them have
C)  sincerely run for public office
D)  to affect change.

Question 14

Anatomical features in different species that suggest a common ancestor are called:

Accepted Answer

A)  Homologous structures
B)  Vestigial structures
C)  Acquired traits
D)  Analogous structures
E)  Disruptive selection

Question 15

A car is to a tire is as a(n) ________ is to a(n) _________.

Accepted Answer

A)  ice : water
B)  eagle : falcon
C)  street : sidewalk
D)  book : page

Question 16

Which of the following is not true about complex ions?

Accepted Answer

A)  Complex ions are formed with a metal as the central atom
B)  The other molecules that bond to the metal are called ligands
C)  Ligands act as Lewis Acids
D)  The coordination number of a complex ion refers to the number of bonds the center atom forms
E)  All of the above are true

Question 17

An automobile is to driving as a(n) ________ is to a(n) __________.

Accepted Answer

A)  stake : pup tent
B)  eyeliner : makeup
C)  bus : transportation
D)  boat : sailing

Question 18

A 100' tape was used to measure a horizontal line found to be 1,500 ft. The tape was then compared with a standard and found to be only 99.97 feet in length. The true length of the measured line is:

Accepted Answer

A)  1,499.00
B)  1,499.55 ft
C)  1,500.00 ft
D)  1,500.45 ft

Question 19

What type of bonding does a molecule of O2 display?

Accepted Answer

A)  Ionic
B)  Polar covalent
C)  Nonpolar covalent
D)  Metallic
E)  Covalent metallic

Question 20

Ann states that "All politicians are corrupt, and Senator Miller is a politician. Therefore, Senator Miller is corrupt." After a thorough investigation, Samuel conclusively proves that Congressman Jones is not corrupt. Samuel's proof regarding the Congressman undermines Ann's statement in which of the following ways:

Accepted Answer

A)  By proving that Congressman Jones is not corrupt.
B)  By proving that both Congressman Jones and Senator Miller are not corrupt.
C)  By questioning the validity of Ann's premise that "All politicians are corrupt" and proving that Senator Miller is not corrupt.
D)  By questioning the validity of Ann's premise that "All politicians are corrupt."

Exam 1: Biomedical Admissions

What molecular geometry does the molecule in this figure display?

When sodium acetate, NaCH3COO, is added to water the resulting solution is basic. True or false?

Astronomy is to astrology as _ is to __.

What volume of .250 M potassium hydroxide is needed to neutralize 1.25 liters of .500 M hydrochloric acid?

A scientist performing genetic experiments observed that the two alleles for a particular gene were splitting between two gametes during meiosis. What is this called?

Apple is to orange as is to _.

HNO₂(aq) + H₂O --> NO₂-(aq) + H₃0+(aq) In this reaction, NO₂-(aq) is best classified as a(n)

A colloid made from a liquid dispersing medium and gas dispersed phase is called what?

Select the answer choice that correctly completes the following: All comedians are cynics. Jerry is a comedian.

The transfer of genetic materal between a pair of chromosomes is called __________.

Given a right triangle (ABC) with side a = 30.30 ft and side b = 20.20 ft, what is the length of the hypotenuse c?

Choose the answer which best rewords the italicized portion. If you think the original wording is best, choose option A. The population grow each year at a rate of about 2.05 percent.

Which section of the following passage needs to be edited for incorrect spelling, incorrect grammar, inappropriate word choice or wordiness?

Anatomical features in different species that suggest a common ancestor are called:

A car is to a tire is as a(n) is to a(n) _.

Which of the following is not true about complex ions?

An automobile is to driving as a(n) is to a(n) __.

A 100' tape was used to measure a horizontal line found to be 1,500 ft. The tape was then compared with a standard and found to be only 99.97 feet in length. The true length of the measured line is:

What type of bonding does a molecule of O₂ display?

Exam 1: Biomedical Admissions

What molecular geometry does the molecule in this figure display?

When sodium acetate, NaCH3COO, is added to water the resulting solution is basic. True or false?

Astronomy is to astrology as _______ is to ________.

What volume of .250 M potassium hydroxide is needed to neutralize 1.25 liters of .500 M hydrochloric acid?

A scientist performing genetic experiments observed that the two alleles for a particular gene were splitting between two gametes during meiosis. What is this called?

Apple is to orange as ________ is to _________.

HNO2(aq) + H2O --> NO2-(aq) + H30+(aq) In this reaction, NO2-(aq) is best classified as a(n)

A colloid made from a liquid dispersing medium and gas dispersed phase is called what?

Select the answer choice that correctly completes the following: All comedians are cynics. Jerry is a comedian.

The transfer of genetic materal between a pair of chromosomes is called __________.

Given a right triangle (ABC) with side a = 30.30 ft and side b = 20.20 ft, what is the length of the hypotenuse c?

Choose the answer which best rewords the italicized portion. If you think the original wording is best, choose option A. The population grow each year at a rate of about 2.05 percent.

Which section of the following passage needs to be edited for incorrect spelling, incorrect grammar, inappropriate word choice or wordiness?

Anatomical features in different species that suggest a common ancestor are called:

A car is to a tire is as a(n) ________ is to a(n) _________.

Which of the following is not true about complex ions?

An automobile is to driving as a(n) ________ is to a(n) __________.

A 100' tape was used to measure a horizontal line found to be 1,500 ft. The tape was then compared with a standard and found to be only 99.97 feet in length. The true length of the measured line is:

What type of bonding does a molecule of O2 display?

Astronomy is to astrology as _ is to __.

Apple is to orange as is to _.

HNO₂(aq) + H₂O --> NO₂-(aq) + H₃0+(aq) In this reaction, NO₂-(aq) is best classified as a(n)

A car is to a tire is as a(n) is to a(n) _.

An automobile is to driving as a(n) is to a(n) __.

What type of bonding does a molecule of O₂ display?