Question 1

In the following reaction,what is(are) the product(s) ? CO2 + H2O ---> H2CO3

Accepted Answer

A)   H2CO3
B)   CO2 and H2O
C)   CO2 and H2CO3
D)   H2O and H2CO3E) A) and B)
F) B) and C)

Question 2

The bonding properties of an atom are determined by its __________.

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A)   electrons
B)   protons
C)   positrons
D)   neutrons
E)   photonsF) B) and C)
G) A) and E)

Question 3

Proteins are __________ built from __________ different amino acids.

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A)   monomers;10
B)   molecules;10
C)   polymers;20
D)   macromolecules;40
E)   peptides:25F) A) and E)
G) C) and D)

Question 4

ATP__________ endergonic and exergonic reactions.

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A)   opposes
B)   decomposes
C)   reduces
D)   links
E)   dehydratesF) B) and C)
G) A) and E) D

Question 5

Metabolism is the sum of __________ and __________.

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A)   inhalation;exhalation
B)   growth;differentiation
C)   anabolism;catabolism
D)   positive;negative feedback
E)   responsiveness;movementF) D) and E)
G) B) and C)

Question 6

Table sugar is a disaccharide called __________ and is made up of the monomer(s) __________.

Accepted Answer

A)   maltose;glucose and sucrose
B)   sucrose;glucose and fructose
C)   lactose;glucose and galactose
D)   glycogen;glucose and fructose
E)   glucose;galactose and fructoseF) D) and E)
G) A) and E)

Question 7

Potassium,sodium,and chlorine are trace elements.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Which of the following equations depicts an exchange reaction?

Accepted Answer

A)   AB → A + B
B)   A + B → AB
C)   AB + CD → AC + BD
D)   AB → A- + B+
E)   A + B → AB → C + DF) A) and B)
G) B) and C) C

Question 9

Which of the following is not an organic compound?

Accepted Answer

A)   C16H18N3ClS
B)   Na2HPO3(H2O) 5
C)   CH4
D)   C3H7O2NE) A) and D)
F) A) and B)

Question 10

Chemical reactions in which larger molecules are broken down into smaller ones are called catabolic reactions.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

The high heat capacity of water makes it a very ineffective coolant.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

A solution is a mixture of two or more substances that are physically blended but not chemically combined.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Blood contains NaCl,protein,and cells.The NaCl is in a(n) __________,the protein is in a(n) __________,and the cells are in a __________.

Accepted Answer

A)   emulsion;solution;suspension
B)   solvent;emulsion;colloid
C)   colloid;suspension;solution
D)   suspension;colloid;solution
E)   solution;colloid;suspensionF) A) and B)
G) A) and C)

Question 14

ATP is the body's most important form of long-term energy storage.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

An enzyme is substrate-specific because of the shape of its __________.

Accepted Answer

A)   active site
B)   receptor
C)   secondary structure
D)   terminal amino acid
E)   alpha chainF) B) and C)
G) C) and D)

Question 16

When jumping into water you notice resistance.This resistance is caused by water's __________.

Accepted Answer

A)   adhesiveness
B)   cohesiveness
C)   hydrophobic tension
D)   hydrophilic tension
E)   osmotic equilibriumF) A) and C)
G) B) and E)

Question 17

A solution with pH 4 has __________ the H+ concentration of a solution with pH 8.

Accepted Answer

A)   ½
B)   2 times
C)   4 times
D)   10,000 times
E)   1/10,000F) A) and E)
G) B) and D) D

Question 18

The breakdown of starch by digestive enzymes into glucose molecules is a(n) __________ reaction.

Accepted Answer

A)   synthesis
B)   decomposition
C)   exchange
D)   anabolic
E)   reductionF) A) and C)
G) C) and D)

Question 19

Oxygen has an atomic number of eight.When two oxygen atoms come together,they form a(n) __________ bond.

Accepted Answer

A)   hydrogen
B)   nonpolar covalent
C)   polar covalent
D)   ionic
E)   Van der WaalsF) C) and D)
G) None of the above

Question 20

A(n) __________ is a group of atoms that determines many of the properties of an organic molecule.

Accepted Answer

A)   carboxyl group
B)   functional group
C)   hydroxyl group
D)   amino group
E)   phosphate groupF) None of the above
G) A) and C)

Exam 2: The Chemistry of Life

In the following reaction,what is(are) the product(s) ? CO2 + H2O ---> H2CO3

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The bonding properties of an atom are determined by its __________.

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Proteins are __________ built from __________ different amino acids.

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ATP__________ endergonic and exergonic reactions.

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Metabolism is the sum of __________ and __________.

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Table sugar is a disaccharide called __________ and is made up of the monomer(s) __________.

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Potassium,sodium,and chlorine are trace elements.

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Which of the following equations depicts an exchange reaction?

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Which of the following is not an organic compound?

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Chemical reactions in which larger molecules are broken down into smaller ones are called catabolic reactions.

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The high heat capacity of water makes it a very ineffective coolant.

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A solution is a mixture of two or more substances that are physically blended but not chemically combined.

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Blood contains NaCl,protein,and cells.The NaCl is in a(n) __________,the protein is in a(n) __________,and the cells are in a __________.

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ATP is the body's most important form of long-term energy storage.

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An enzyme is substrate-specific because of the shape of its __________.

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When jumping into water you notice resistance.This resistance is caused by water's __________.

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A solution with pH 4 has __________ the H+ concentration of a solution with pH 8.

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The breakdown of starch by digestive enzymes into glucose molecules is a(n) __________ reaction.

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Oxygen has an atomic number of eight.When two oxygen atoms come together,they form a(n) __________ bond.

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A(n) __________ is a group of atoms that determines many of the properties of an organic molecule.

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In the following reaction,what is(are) the product(s) ? CO₂ + H₂O ---> H₂CO₃

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Proteins are built from different amino acids.

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Table sugar is a disaccharide called and is made up of the monomer(s) .

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Blood contains NaCl,protein,and cells.The NaCl is in a(n) ,the protein is in a(n) ,and the cells are in a __.

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A solution with pH 4 has __________ the H⁺ concentration of a solution with pH 8.

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