
Unit 3 Chemistry of Life Re-Take
Quiz by Dr. Kendra Whitney
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The electrons of an atom
All matter is composed of
Phosphorous has an atomic number of 15 and an atomic mass of 31. Which of the following is true?
Which of the following is not a macromolecule
Atoms of the same element that have a different number of neutrons are called
The two types of nucleic acids are
When an electron is transferred from one atom to another, this forms a(n)
Which of the following bonds is the weakest?
The molecule that is formed at the end of a chemical reaction using an enzyme is called a(n)
Th oxygen side of a water molecule is slightly attracted to the hydrogen side of another water molecule. This is caused by water's _____ and causes water to ____.
The reason small polar molecules can easily disperse into your blood stream and travel to other parts of your body is because
Your dad put powdered chlorine in your swimming pool. In this situation, the swimming pool water is
A solution that forms an equal amount of H+ and OH- ions in a solution is called a _____ solution
Which of the following is a characteristic of a base?
The ability for a water strider to remain on the surface of water is caused by
The four macromolecules discussed in class all have which of the following atoms in them?
Lactase breaks down lactose (milk sugar) into galactose and glucose. In this reaction, lactose is theÂ
A protein has just been formed in its primary structure. When it folds into a three-dimensional structure, the hydrophobic portions will be found where?
commonly known as sugars
made of nucleotide monomers
insoluble in water
made of amino acid monomers
provide structural support and quick energy
made of fatty acids and glycerol
stores genetic information in a code
provide long-term energy, form membranes, and act as chemical messengers
made of glucose and other simple sugars
regulate cell processes
contain Nitrogen and Phosphorous Atoms
Write the chemical for a formula containing 2 Carbon and 6 Hydrogen atoms
explain two ways you used in class to test whether a solution is an acid or a base.
List the 3 types of bonds described in class and explain whether each is strong or weak.
Name and describe the 2 types of reactions that can be caused by enzymes
Describe what happens when an enzyme is denatured and explain two conditions that might cause this