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The Chemical Basis of Life

The Chemical Basis of Life

Question 1 of 19

1

Which terms has the LEAST association with carbohydrates?

Select one of the following:

  • Energy storage

  • Mono and Disaccharides

  • Starch and cellulose

  • Amino acids and glycerol

Explanation

Question 2 of 19

1

Proteins are complex molecules composed of chains of what subunits?

Select one of the following:

  • Amino acids

  • Carbohydrates

  • Nucleic acids

  • Oils

Explanation

Question 3 of 19

1

Starches, cellulose, and other similar organic compounds which contain only carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen are what types of organic compounds?

Select one of the following:

  • Amino acids

  • Carbohydrates

  • Nucleic Acids

  • Oils

Explanation

Question 4 of 19

1

Enzymes are which type of organic compounds?

Select one of the following:

  • Carbohydrates

  • Lipids

  • Nucleic Acids

  • Proteins

Explanation

Question 5 of 19

1

Oil and fats are what type of organic compound?

Select one of the following:

  • Carbohydrates

  • Lipids

  • Nucleic Acids

  • Proteins

Explanation

Question 6 of 19

1

The hereditary material in cells are made of what organic compound?

Select one of the following:

  • Carbohydrates

  • Lipids

  • Nucleic Acids

  • Proteins

Explanation

Question 7 of 19

1

Sugars are what type of organic compound?

Select one of the following:

  • Carbohydrates

  • Lipids

  • Nucleic Acids

  • Proteins

Explanation

Question 8 of 19

1

Muscle tissue is composed of what organic compound?

Select one of the following:

  • Carbohydrates

  • Lipids

  • Nucleic Acids

  • Proteins

Explanation

Question 9 of 19

1

What type of organic compound is produced directly by photosynthesis?

Select one of the following:

  • Carbohydrates

  • Lipids

  • Nucleic Acids

  • Proteins

Explanation

Question 10 of 19

1

What is the main function of DNA?

Select one of the following:

  • Acting as an enzyme

  • Carrying genetic information

  • Storing energy for cell growth

  • Serving as an active site for respiration

Explanation

Question 11 of 19

1

Molecules formed by linking two or more monomers are:

Select one of the following:

  • Polymers

  • Functional groups

  • Inorganic compounds

  • Monomers

Explanation

Question 12 of 19

1

Fats, lipids, waxes and steroids are all:

Select one of the following:

  • Lipids

  • Carbohydrates

  • Human energy sources

  • Foods

Explanation

Question 13 of 19

1

Which is not a function of proteins in living things

Select one of the following:

  • Duplicating themselves

  • Helping with movement

  • Making antibodies

  • Biochemical control

Explanation

Question 14 of 19

1

Since catalase is an enzyme, It __________

Select one of the following:

  • Prevents reactions from occurring

  • Speeds up reaction rates

  • Is destroyed by the reaction

  • Is made of lipids

Explanation

Question 15 of 19

1

Our planet is bombarded continually by energy in a form not useful to many organisms. What process is responsible for converting this vast energy supply into a usable form?

Select one of the following:

  • Photosynthesis

  • Cell Respiration

  • Protein synthesis

  • Fermentation

Explanation

Question 16 of 19

1

In what form do producers store energy that is obtained from sunlight?

Select one of the following:

  • Body heat

  • Chemical Energy

  • Mechanical Energy

  • Organic compounds

Explanation

Question 17 of 19

1

A biologist would expect an organism to be a producer if it contained:

Select one of the following:

  • Water

  • Chlorophyll

  • Chemical energy

  • Organic compounds

Explanation

Question 18 of 19

1

Any substance whose presence speeds up the rate of a chemical reaction is called:

Select one of the following:

  • A calorie

  • An enzyme/catalyst

  • An active site

  • A substrate

Explanation

Question 19 of 19

1

Which list has these molecules correctly arranged from the smallest to the largest?
i. carbon
ii. Polysaccharide
iii glucose
iv. Disaccharide

Select one of the following:

  • iii, iv, ii, i

  • i, iv, iii, ii

  • iii, ii, i, iv

  • i, iii, iv, ii

Explanation

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