Question 1

Trans fats are oils that have been solidified by the addition of ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  oxygen atoms 
B)  carbon atoms 
C)  hydrogen atoms 
D)  nitrogen atoms 
E)  phosphorus-containing groups 
A)  oxygen atoms 
B)  carbon atoms 
C)  hydrogen atoms 
D)  nitrogen atoms 
E)  phosphorus-containing groups

Question 2

Which statement best describes fibrous proteins?

Accepted Answer

A)  Fibrous proteins are the major source of stored energy in the body. 
B)  Fibrous proteins most often appear in body structures. 
C)  Fibrous proteins are the basis for all body steroids. 
D)  Fibrous proteins are spherical molecules. 
E)  Fibrous proteins are considered water-soluble proteins. 
A)  Fibrous proteins are the major source of stored energy in the body. 
B)  Fibrous proteins most often appear in body structures. 
C)  Fibrous proteins are the basis for all body steroids. 
D)  Fibrous proteins are spherical molecules. 
E)  Fibrous proteins are considered water-soluble proteins.

Question 3

Match the following:
-Digestion of food

Accepted Answer

A) Synthesis reaction 
B) Decomposition reaction 
C) Exchange reaction 
A) Synthesis reaction 
B) Decomposition reaction 
C) Exchange reaction

Question 4

Match the following:
-Antibodies, some hormones, and enzymes are examples

Accepted Answer

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

Question 5

Match the following:
-Also known as functional proteins

Accepted Answer

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

Question 6

Disruption of the hydrogen bonds of functional proteins leads to their denaturation.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

The building blocks of proteins are ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  monosaccharides 
B)  nucleotides 
C)  amino acids 
D)  nucleic acids 
E)  fatty acids 
A)  monosaccharides 
B)  nucleotides 
C)  amino acids 
D)  nucleic acids 
E)  fatty acids

Question 8

-Letter D represents the structure of a(n) ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  monosaccharide 
B)  amino acid 
C)  triglyceride 
D)  steroid 
A)  monosaccharide 
B)  amino acid 
C)  triglyceride 
D)  steroid

Question 9

Two or more polypeptides chains combine to form a complex structure called a ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  primary structure 
B)  beta-pleated sheet 
C)  secondary structure 
D)  tertiary structure 
E)  quaternary structure 
A)  primary structure 
B)  beta-pleated sheet 
C)  secondary structure 
D)  tertiary structure 
E)  quaternary structure

Question 10

Saturated fats ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  have two fatty acid chains 
B)  exist as solids at room temperature 
C)  are formed from four interlocking carbon rings 
D)  contain many double bonds 
E)  exist as liquids and are derived from plants 
A)  have two fatty acid chains 
B)  exist as solids at room temperature 
C)  are formed from four interlocking carbon rings 
D)  contain many double bonds 
E)  exist as liquids and are derived from plants

Question 11

The building blocks of a triglyceride are ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  three fatty acid chains and one glycerol molecule 
B)  one fatty acid chain and one glycerol molecule 
C)  four interlocking rings of carbon and hydrogen atoms 
D)  amino acids 
E)  nucleotides 
A)  three fatty acid chains and one glycerol molecule 
B)  one fatty acid chain and one glycerol molecule 
C)  four interlocking rings of carbon and hydrogen atoms 
D)  amino acids 
E)  nucleotides

Question 12

Which of the following leads to an increase in the rate of a chemical reaction?

Accepted Answer

A)  increased temperature 
B)  large particle size 
C)  lack of catalysts 
D)  decreased temperature 
E)  few particles 
A)  increased temperature 
B)  large particle size 
C)  lack of catalysts 
D)  decreased temperature 
E)  few particles

Question 13

Which of the following lipids is formed of four interlocking carbon rings?

Accepted Answer

A)  phospholipid 
B)  cholesterol 
C)  triglyceride 
D)  trans fat 
E)  unsaturated fat 
A)  phospholipid 
B)  cholesterol 
C)  triglyceride 
D)  trans fat 
E)  unsaturated fat

Question 14

Which of the following is NOT a subatomic particle associated with an atom?

Accepted Answer

A)  neutron 
B)  electron 
C)  proton 
D)  ion 
A)  neutron 
B)  electron 
C)  proton 
D)  ion

Question 15

Which of the following DNA base pairs is complementary?

Accepted Answer

A)  adenine and guanine 
B)  guanine and uracil 
C)  thymine and guanine 
D)  cytosine and adenine 
E)  adenine and thymine 
A)  adenine and guanine 
B)  guanine and uracil 
C)  thymine and guanine 
D)  cytosine and adenine 
E)  adenine and thymine

Question 16

Which of the following elements is needed to make a functional hemoglobin molecule?

Accepted Answer

A)  magnesium 
B)  iodine 
C)  iron 
D)  potassium 
E)  chlorine 
A)  magnesium 
B)  iodine 
C)  iron 
D)  potassium 
E)  chlorine

Question 17

Match the following:
-Nucleotides are the building blocks for this organic compound group

Accepted Answer

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

Question 18

The subatomic particles that are responsible for the chemical behavior of atoms are the ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  protons 
B)  neutrons 
C)  electrons 
D)  isotopes 
E)  ions 
A)  protons 
B)  neutrons 
C)  electrons 
D)  isotopes 
E)  ions

Question 19

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 20

Nerve impulses involve the flow of an electrical current, a type of energy known as ________ energy.

Accepted Answer

A)  radiant 
B)  mechanical 
C)  electrical 
D)  chemical 
A)  radiant 
B)  mechanical 
C)  electrical 
D)  chemical

Trans fats are oils that have been solidified by the addition of ________.

Which statement best describes fibrous proteins?

Match the following: -Digestion of food

Match the following: -Antibodies, some hormones, and enzymes are examples

Match the following: -Also known as functional proteins

Disruption of the hydrogen bonds of functional proteins leads to their denaturation.

The building blocks of proteins are ________.

-Letter D represents the structure of a(n) ________.

Two or more polypeptides chains combine to form a complex structure called a ________.

Saturated fats ________.

The building blocks of a triglyceride are ________.

Which of the following leads to an increase in the rate of a chemical reaction?

Which of the following lipids is formed of four interlocking carbon rings?

Which of the following is NOT a subatomic particle associated with an atom?

Which of the following DNA base pairs is complementary?

Which of the following elements is needed to make a functional hemoglobin molecule?

Match the following: -Nucleotides are the building blocks for this organic compound group

The subatomic particles that are responsible for the chemical behavior of atoms are the ________.

The most common element in the human body is ________.

Nerve impulses involve the flow of an electrical current, a type of energy known as ________ energy.

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 Lymphatic System and Body Defenses

The Respiratory System

The Digestive System and Body Metabolism

The Urinary System

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Exam 2: Basic Chemistry

Trans fats are oils that have been solidified by the addition of ________.

Which statement best describes fibrous proteins?

Match the following: -Digestion of food

Match the following: -Antibodies, some hormones, and enzymes are examples

Match the following: -Also known as functional proteins

Disruption of the hydrogen bonds of functional proteins leads to their denaturation.

The building blocks of proteins are ________.

-Letter D represents the structure of a(n) ________.

Two or more polypeptides chains combine to form a complex structure called a ________.

Saturated fats ________.

The building blocks of a triglyceride are ________.

Which of the following leads to an increase in the rate of a chemical reaction?

Which of the following lipids is formed of four interlocking carbon rings?

Which of the following is NOT a subatomic particle associated with an atom?

Which of the following DNA base pairs is complementary?

Which of the following elements is needed to make a functional hemoglobin molecule?

Match the following: -Nucleotides are the building blocks for this organic compound group

The subatomic particles that are responsible for the chemical behavior of atoms are the ________.

The most common element in the human body is ________.

Nerve impulses involve the flow of an electrical current, a type of energy known as ________ energy.

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 Lymphatic System and Body Defenses

The Respiratory System

The Digestive System and Body Metabolism

The Urinary System

The Reproductive System

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