Question 1

The alpha ( α\alphaα ) helix is a type of _____ protein structure.

Accepted Answer

A)  primary
B)  secondary
C)  tertiary
D)  quaternary E) B) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 2

During protein synthesis,____ RNA is made to be a copy of a gene from the DNA that will be translated into protein.

Accepted Answer

A)  transfer
B)  messenger
C)  ribosomal
D)  small subunitE) B) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 3

The only part of an amino acid that differs from other amino acids is its R group.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Ionic bonds

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A)  result from sharing electrons.
B)  result from transferring electrons.
C)  result from like charge attraction.
D)  are the weakest chemical bonds.
E)  always involve carbon.F) B) and C)
G) C) and E)

Question 5

Polar molecules are composed of covalently bonded

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A)  identical atoms.
B)  carbon atoms.
C)  ions.
D)  atoms of different electronegativity.
E)  atoms of identical electronegativity.F) A) and E)
G) None of the above D

Question 6

Characteristics shared by all cells include

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A)  a membrane serving as a cell boundary.
B)  the possession of genetic information.
C)  the presence of cellular fluid.
D)  All of the choices are correct.E) B) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 7

Covalent bonds

Accepted Answer

A)  result from losing electrons.
B)  are always polar.
C)  are always nonpolar.
D)  result from sharing electrons.
E)  result from gaining electrons.F) C) and D)
G) B) and E)

Question 8

Atoms that gain or lose electrons become charged particles called

Accepted Answer

A)  cations.
B)  anions.
C)  ions.
D)  isotopes.E) B) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 9

Which of the following represents a reversible reaction?

Accepted Answer

A)  AB  →\rarr→  A + B
B)  A + B  →\rarr→  AB
C)  AB + XY  →\rarr→  AY + XB.
D)  AB + XY  →\rarr→  AY + XB E) C) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 10

Anything that occupies space and has mass is called

Accepted Answer

A)  atomic.
B)  living.
C)  matter.
D)  energy.
E)  space.F) C) and E)
G) D) and E)

Question 11

Two or more atoms bonded together are called a/an

Accepted Answer

A)  ion.
B)  isotope.
C)  element.
D)  electrolyte.
E)  molecule.F) C) and E)
G) A) and B)

Question 12

Electrons that participate in chemical bonding are typically located closest to the nucleus.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Organic chemicals always have a basic framework of the element _____ bonded to other atoms.

Accepted Answer

A)  carbon
B)  nitrogen
C)  oxygen
D)  hydrogen
E)  phosphorousF) A) and C)
G) A) and D)

Question 14

Cations are

Accepted Answer

A)  charged subatomic particles.
B)  atoms that have gained electrons.
C)  atoms that have gained neutrons.
D)  capable of forming ionic bonds with anions.
E)  atoms without protons.F) D) and E)
G) C) and D) D

Question 15

If solution A has a lower pH compared to solution B,then solution A is more acidic than solution B.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Select the statement that most accurately reflects the process of plant material digestion in humans:

Accepted Answer

A)  it is a very efficient process the produces very little undigested material in feces.
B)  it is a process that is dependent upon enzyme (cellulase) production by gut microbiota.
C)  it requires the action of enzymes called kinases.
D)  it is linked to the digestion of glycogen.E) B) and D)
F) None of the above

Question 17

An atom has gained an electron.It has been

Accepted Answer

A)  oxidized.
B)  reduced.
C)  ionized.
D)  deionized.
E)  neutralized.F) A) and E)
G) B) and C)

Question 18

A fat is called _____ if all carbons of the fatty acid chain are single-bonded to 2 other carbons and 2 hydrogens.

Accepted Answer

A)  unsaturated
B)  polyunsaturated
C)  monounsaturated
D)  saturatedE) B) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 19

An example of an amphipathic molecule found in living cells is

Accepted Answer

A)  glucose.
B)  phospholipid.
C)  protein.
D)  nucleic acids.
E)  ATP.F) A) and D)
G) A) and E)

Question 20

Nucleic acids have primary,secondary,tertiary,and quaternary levels of organization.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Exam 2: The Chemistry of Biology

The alpha ( α\alphaα ) helix is a type of _____ protein structure.

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During protein synthesis,____ RNA is made to be a copy of a gene from the DNA that will be translated into protein.

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The only part of an amino acid that differs from other amino acids is its R group.

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Ionic bonds

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Polar molecules are composed of covalently bonded

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Characteristics shared by all cells include

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Covalent bonds

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Atoms that gain or lose electrons become charged particles called

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Which of the following represents a reversible reaction?

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Anything that occupies space and has mass is called

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Two or more atoms bonded together are called a/an

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Electrons that participate in chemical bonding are typically located closest to the nucleus.

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Organic chemicals always have a basic framework of the element _____ bonded to other atoms.

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Cations are

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If solution A has a lower pH compared to solution B,then solution A is more acidic than solution B.

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Select the statement that most accurately reflects the process of plant material digestion in humans:

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An atom has gained an electron.It has been

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A fat is called _____ if all carbons of the fatty acid chain are single-bonded to 2 other carbons and 2 hydrogens.

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An example of an amphipathic molecule found in living cells is

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Nucleic acids have primary,secondary,tertiary,and quaternary levels of organization.

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