Mader's Understanding Human Anatomy & Physiology (Longenbaker), 8th Edition

Chapter 2: Chemistry of Life

Multiple Choice Quiz

1
The basic building blocks of all matter are:
A)gases.
B)liquids.
C)elements.
D)solids.
2
Over 90% of the human body is comprised of the elements:
A)carbon, hydrogen, sodium and nitrogen
B)carbon, hydrogen, oxygen and nitrogen
C)oxygen, hydrogen, iron and calcium
D)sodium, iron, calcium and oxygen
3
Na is the chemical symbol for:
A)chlorine
B)nitrogen
C)oxygen
D)sodium
4
K is the chemical symbol for:
A)calcium
B)phosphorous
C)potassium
D)sodium
5
The smallest unit of an element that has all the properties of that element is a(an):
A)atom.
B)gas.
C)molecule.
D)isotope.
6
Identify the subatomic particles found within the nucleus of an atom.
A)protons and electron
B)electrons and neutrons
C)positrons and electrons
D)protons and neutrons
7
Identify the subatomic particle that is negatively charged.
A)electron
B)proton
C)nucleus
D)neutron
8
The subatomic particle that has a mass of 1 amu and has no charge is the:
A)electron
B)proton
C)nucleus
D)neutron
9
If a neutral atom has 12 protons, how many electrons does it have?
A)24
B)12
C)8
D)10
10
An atom of carbon has 6 protons, 6 neutrons and 6 electrons. What is the mass number of this isotope of carbon?
A)6
B)9
C)12
D)18
11
An atom of nitrogen has 7 protons and 7 neutrons. What is the atomic number of nitrogen?
A)7
B)14
C)21
D)49
12
What subatomic particle(s) determine(s) the chemical properties of an atom?
A)protons
B)neutrons
C)electrons
D)protons and neutrons
13
Different isotopes of a particular element have different numbers of _________.
A)protons
B)electrons
C)neutrons
D)ions
14
Atoms with more than one energy shell or energy level are most stable when the ______ shell has ______ electrons.
A)innermost: 6
B)outermost: 8
C)innermost: 2
D)outermost: 2
15
Which of the following is NOT a use of high level radiation?
A)sterilizing medical and dental products
B)sterilizing the U.S. mail
C)killing cancer cells
D)radioactive tracers
16
A radioactive isotope which is intentionally put into a human body for the purpose of watching it within the person and then follow metabolic functions is called a(n) ________.
A)Isotope
B)Geiger
C)Tracer
D)Neutrons
17
Atoms can bond with each other to form a chemical "unit" called a(an) _____________.
A)molecule
B)electron
C)attraction
D)inorganic matter
18
Particles that have either a positive or a negative charge are called:
A)reactions
B)ions
C)compound
D)molecule
19
Covalent bonds result from ________ and ionic bonds result from _________.
A)isotope formation, ionization
B)the sharing of electrons, the attraction between opposite charges
C)positive charges, negative charges
D)inorganic attractions, organic attractions
20
Ions are formed when an atom gains or loses:
A)electrons
B)neutrons
C)protons
D)electrons or neutrons
21
A double covalent bond occurs when two atoms share:
A)2 electrons
B)2 pairs of electrons
C)2 neutrons
D)2 pairs of neutrons
22
The most abundant molecule in living things is:
A)carbon dioxide
B)oxygen
C)water
D)nitrogen monoxide
23
What type of bond is formed when two atoms share electrons unequally?
A)Hydrogen bond
B)Ionic bond
C)Non-polar covalent bond
D)Polar covalent bond
24
What type of bond is formed when two atoms share electrons equally?
A)Hydrogen bond
B)Ionic bond
C)Non-polar covalent bond
D)Polar covalent bond
25
Which of the following does NOT describe a water molecule?
A)Covalently bonded
B)A polar molecule
C)Inorganic
D)An ionic compound
26
Which of the following is NOT a property of water?
A)It can absorb only small quantities of heat without heating up.
B)It can dissolve most polar and ionic compounds.
C)It's molecules are cohesive, yet they flow.
D)It has a high heat of vaporization.
27
Water will cling to other surfaces due to hydrogen bonds. This property is refereed to as:
A)adhesion
B)cohesion
C)vaporization
D)ionization
28
What type of bond forms between water molecules?
A)Hydrogen bond
B)Ionic bond
C)Non-polar covalent bond
D)Polar covalent bond
29
What type of substances will dissolve in water?
A)Non-polar molecules only
B)Polar molecules only
C)Non-polar molecules and ions
D)Polar molecules and ions
30
A solution with a pH of 3 would be:
A)acidic.
B)basic.
C)neutral.
31
A solution with a pH of 11 would be
A)acidic.
B)basic.
C)neutral.
32
A substance that either takes up hydrogen ions or releases hydroxide ions in water is a(an)
A)acid.
B)base.
C)buffer.
D)isotope.
33
An acid is a substance that:
A)releases hydrogen ions
B)accepts hydrogen ions
C)maintains a stable pH
D)neutralizes a solution
34
pH is a measurement of the concentration of _____ in solution.
A)acids
B)bases
C)hydrogen ions
D)sodium ions
35
A chemical substance that helps keep the pH from drastically changing is a(an)
A)acid.
B)base.
C)buffer.
D)isotope.
36
As pH increases, the concentration of ______ ions _______.
A)hydrogen; decreases
B)hydrogen; increases
C)sodium; decreases
D)sodium; increases
37
A chemical substance that releases ions in water is a(an)
A)electrolyte.
B)isotope.
C)carbohydrate.
D)lipid.
38
Normal blood pH is:
A)2.2
B)6.8
C)7.0
D)7.4
39
Acidosis is a condition where blood pH is:
A)greater than 7.0
B)less than 7.0
C)greater than 7.45
D)less than 7.35
40
Identify the 4 classes of macromolecules important to life.
A)carbohydrates, electrolytes, lipids and water
B)electrolytes, lipids, proteins and water
C)carbohydrates, lipids, nucleic acids and proteins
D)electrolytes, proteins, nucleic acids and water
41
A polymer is a large molecule composed of smaller subunits called:
A)buffers
B)macromolecules
C)monomers
D)monosaccharides
42
Identify the macromolecule that has a 2:1 ratio of hydrogen to oxygen atoms.
A)Carbohydrates
B)Lipids
C)Nucleic acids
D)Proteins
43
Identify the monomer of carbohydrates.
A)Amino acids
B)Fatty acids and glycerol
C)Monosaccharides
D)Nucleotides
44
The molecule that body cells use as an immediate source of energy is:
A)amino acids
B)deoxyribonucleic acid
C)fatty acids
D)glucose
45
The result from the hydrolysis of a disaccharide is:
A)a polysaccharide
B)two amino acids
C)two monosaccharides
D)two nucleotides
46
The monosaccharide found in fruit is:
A)glycogen
B)lactose
C)sucrose
D)fructose
47
What polysaccharide is the storage form of glucose in animals?
A)cellulose
B)starch
C)sucrose
D)glycogen
48
The macromolecule that has functions that include formation of the majority of membranes, hormones and a primary long-term energy storage molecule is:
A)carbohydrates
B)lipids
C)nucleic acids
D)proteins
49
The storage form of glucose in plants is:
A)cellulose
B)starch
C)sucrose
D)glycogen
50
The macromolecule that contains the most energy per gram is:
A)carbohydrates
B)lipids
C)nucleic acids
D)proteins
51
The polysaccharide that cannot be digested by humans, but may help prevent colon cancer is:
A)cellulose
B)starch
C)maltose
D)glycogen
52
Fats are generally ____ at room temperature, while oils are generally _____ at room temperature.
A)yellow; white
B)solids; liquids
C)liquids; solids
D)white; yellow
53
Which of the following is NOT a function of lipids in the body?
A)insulate against heat loss
B)provide long-term energy storage
C)form part of the cell membrane
D)provide genetic information
54
Which of the following is NOT a type of lipid?
A)glycogen
B)steroids
C)triglycerides
D)phospholipids
55
Identify the main component of cell membranes.
A)cholesterol
B)fatty acids
C)phospholipids
D)polysaccharides
56
Which of the following is NOT a lipid?
A)Amino acids
B)Fats
C)Phospholipids
D)Steroids
57
A molecule comprised to two amino acids is called a(n):
A)dipeptide
B)disaccharide
C)polypeptide
D)protein
58
Which of the following is NOT a function of proteins?
A)forming antibodies
B)allowing movement
C)forming enzymes
D)creating energy
59
Which of the following is NOT a function of proteins?
A)forming hormones
B)forming monosaccharides
C)forming transport molecules
D)forming hair and nails
60
The building blocks of proteins are
A)nucleic acids.
B)amino acids.
C)fatty acids.
D)glycerol.
61
How many different amino acids can be used to make human proteins?
A)10
B)12
C)20
D)24
62
The sequence of amino acids in a polypeptide is the ______ structure.
A)quaternary
B)tertiary
C)secondary
D)primary
63
Two or more polypeptide chains that are associated give the protein its _______ structure.
A)primary
B)tertiary
C)quaternary
D)secondary
64
The destruction of a protein's shape caused by heat or pH changes is called
A)denaturation.
B)radiation.
C)saturation.
D)unsaturation.
65
Protein catalysts are known as:
A)acids
B)buffers
C)enzymes
D)genes
66
Enzymes allow reactions to occur at normal body temperatures by:
A)decreasing pH
B)2 increasing pH
C)3 decreasing energy of activation
D)increasing energy of activation
67
A reaction that joins smaller molecules or elements to form a larger, more complex product is a _______ reaction.
A)degradation.
B)replacement
C)synthesis
D)decomposition
68
A hydrolysis reaction that breaks down macromolecules is also called
A)synthesis.
B)degradation.
C)composition.
D)replacement.
69
A dehydration synthesis reaction used to make proteins is also called
A)synthesis.
B)degradation.
C)decomposition.
D)replacement.
70
Which of the following is NOT a component of a nucleotide?
A)pentose sugar
B)phosphate group
C)nitrogen-containing base
D)amino acid
71
The rungs of a DNA ladder are made of
A)alternating sugar and phosphate.
B)complementary base pairs.
C)alternating uracil and phosphate.
D)none of the above.
72
In DNA, adenine is always paired with
A)uracil.
B)thymine.
C)cytosine.
D)guanine.
73
The shape of the DNA molecule is described as a
A)double helix.
B)double circle.
C)straight strand.
D)none of the above.
74
The genetic code tells cells how to make
A)carbohydrates.
B)lipids.
C)proteins.
D)cholesterol.
75
The energy carrier molecule in cells is
A)ATP.
B)DNA.
C)RNA.
D)glucose.
76
The breakdown of one molecule of glucose will generate ____ ATP molecules for cell use.
A)26
B)30
C)36
D)50
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