Biology 6 - General Biology I » Fall 2021 » 2.7 Review Quiz on Chemistry of Life

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Question #1
A hydrogen atom (element) is different from a carbon atom (element) because they differ in the number of______________.
A.   neutron
B.   electron
C.   protons
Question #2
Which of the following molecules is a carbohydrate?
A.   cholesterol
B.   olive oil
C.   insulin
D.   glucose
Question #3
Organic molecules have a “backbone” consisting of which element?
A.   hydrogen (H)
B.   oxygen (O)
C.   carbon (C)
D.   nitrogen (N)
E.   calcium (Ca)
Question #4
Which major group of organic compounds has tremendous diversity in structure and function and hence, is the most abundant organic compound in cells?
A.   proteins
B.   fats
C.   sugars
D.   steroids
Question #5
Which is NOT true about water molecules?
A.   strong cohesion
B.   inorganic
C.   stabilizes temperature
D.   nonpolar
Question #6
Which type of organic compound is used by cells as genetic material?
A.   carbohydrate
B.   water
C.   nucleic acid
D.   protein
E.   lipid
Question #7
A/n ________ releases H+ when it is added to water.
A.   base (alkaline)
B.   atom
C.   ion
D.   acid
Question #8
To dissolve in water, a substance has to be _________________.
A.   inorganic
B.   polar
C.   neutral in pH
D.   small in size
Question #9
Which event occurs during a chemical reaction?
A.   solute dissolves into solvent
B.   covalent bonds are broken or formed
C.   substances evaporate
Question #10
Which molecule is organic?
A.   table salt
B.   sugar
C.   water
D.   hydrochloric acid
E.   oxygen gas

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