Question 1

A hydrolysis reaction involves the loss of water.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 2

A solution with a pH of 7 has 10 times as many H+ as a pH of 6.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Carbon dating is a common method employed in dating certain kinds of fossils. It is based upon the radioactive decay of an isotope of carbon (C14) . Referring to the atomic number of carbon attained from the periodic table, how many neutrons does C14 have?

Accepted Answer

A)   2
B)   4
C)   8
D)   12
E)   14F) All of the above
G) C) and E)

Question 4

ATP carries energy in the form of high-energy

Accepted Answer

A)   carbohydrate bonds.
B)   peptide bonds.
C)   lipid bonds.
D)   phosphate bonds.
E)   hydrogen bondsF) None of the above
G) A) and B)

Question 5

Which of the following is not one of the four classes of organic molecules found in cells?

Accepted Answer

A)   vitamins
B)   lipids
C)   proteins
D)   carbohydrates
E)   nucleic acidsF) C) and D)
G) B) and D)

Question 6

An alpha helix or a beta sheet are examples of what level of protein structure?

Accepted Answer

A)   secondary
B)   primary
C)   tertiary
D)   quaternary
E)   octagonF) B) and D)
G) D) and E)

Question 7

The primary level of protein structure is composed of amino acids in a linear sequence joined by peptide bonds.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

ATP is called the energy currency of the body because it is a type of electricity.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Which of the following nitrogenous bases is NOT found in DNA?

Accepted Answer

A)   cytosine
B)   thymine
C)   uracil
D)   guanine
E)   adenineF) All of the above
G) B) and C)

Question 10

In an atom, the number of protons always equals the number

Accepted Answer

A)   of electrons.
B)   of neutrons.
C)   of neutrons and protons.
D)   of quarks.
E)   of neutrinos.F) A) and E)
G) B) and D) A

Question 11

Which of the following is not a function of proteins?

Accepted Answer

A)   quick energy
B)   support
C)   transport
D)   enzymes
E)   motionF) B) and E)
G) C) and D)

Question 12

The main function of carbohydrates is for long-term energy storage.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

The sides of the DNA ladder (backbone)  are

Accepted Answer

A)   alternating carbons and nitrogens.
B)   the R groups.
C)   the nitrogenous bases.
D)   alternating nitrogens and phosphates.
E)   sugars and phosphates.F) A) and E)
G) B) and C)

Question 14

An element cannot be broken down by chemical means.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

After lunch our digestive system will use the process of hydrolysis to break the food down into smaller subunits.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Which of the following elements will have more than 2 electrons and have a full outer orbital?

Accepted Answer

A)   He
B)   Ne
C)   C
D)   N
E)   OF) A) and B)
G) C) and E)

Question 17

Which polysaccharide is consumed as a source of fiber?

Accepted Answer

A)   cellulose
B)   glycogen
C)   glucose
D)   chitin
E)   starchF) B) and C)
G) A) and B)

Question 18

Which polysacccharide is stored as an energy source in the body of animals?

Accepted Answer

A)   glycogen
B)   glucose
C)   cellulose
D)   starch
E)   chitinF) All of the above
G) D) and E) A

Question 19

Atoms that share electrons have what type of bonds?

Accepted Answer

A)   covalent
B)   neutral
C)   hydrogen
D)   colloidal
E)   ionicF) B) and E)
G) B) and D)

Question 20

All amino acids are alike in that their R groups are polar.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Exam 2: Chemistry of Life

A hydrolysis reaction involves the loss of water.

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A solution with a pH of 7 has 10 times as many H+ as a pH of 6.

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Carbon dating is a common method employed in dating certain kinds of fossils. It is based upon the radioactive decay of an isotope of carbon (C14) . Referring to the atomic number of carbon attained from the periodic table, how many neutrons does C14 have?

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ATP carries energy in the form of high-energy

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Which of the following is not one of the four classes of organic molecules found in cells?

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An alpha helix or a beta sheet are examples of what level of protein structure?

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The primary level of protein structure is composed of amino acids in a linear sequence joined by peptide bonds.

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ATP is called the energy currency of the body because it is a type of electricity.

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Which of the following nitrogenous bases is NOT found in DNA?

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In an atom, the number of protons always equals the number

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Which of the following is not a function of proteins?

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The main function of carbohydrates is for long-term energy storage.

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The sides of the DNA ladder (backbone) are

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An element cannot be broken down by chemical means.

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After lunch our digestive system will use the process of hydrolysis to break the food down into smaller subunits.

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Which of the following elements will have more than 2 electrons and have a full outer orbital?

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Which polysaccharide is consumed as a source of fiber?

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Which polysacccharide is stored as an energy source in the body of animals?

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Atoms that share electrons have what type of bonds?

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All amino acids are alike in that their R groups are polar.

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Carbon dating is a common method employed in dating certain kinds of fossils. It is based upon the radioactive decay of an isotope of carbon (C¹⁴) . Referring to the atomic number of carbon attained from the periodic table, how many neutrons does C¹⁴ have?

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