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Package Title: Test Bank
Course Title: Derrickson 1e
Chapter Number: 2
Question Type: Multiple Choice
1) An astronaut weighs less on the moon because
a) he has less mass
b) he has less matter
c) the force of gravity is less
d) the distance from the earth is less
Answer: c
Difficulty: Easy
Bloomโs: Comprehension
Learning Objective: LO 2.1 Explain the organization of atoms, ions, molecules, and compounds in
the human body.
Section Reference: 2.1 How Matter is Organized
2) The lesser elements include
a) H
b) Ca
c) C
d) N
Answer: b
Difficulty: Easy
Bloomโs: Knowledge
Learning Objective: LO 2.1 Explain the organization of atoms, ions, molecules, and compounds in
the human body.
Section Reference: 2.1 How Matter is Organized
3) An atom with 10 electrons would have
a) two shells, both full
b) two shells, first is full and second has ten openings
c) two shells, first is full and second has six openings
d) two shells, first is full and second has sixteen openings
Answer: a
Difficulty: Medium
Bloomโs: Application
Learning Objective: LO 2.1 Explain the organization of atoms, ions, molecules, and compounds in
the human body.
Section Reference: 2.1 How Matter is Organized
4) What is the atomic number of an atom with 15 electrons, 15 protons, and 16 neutrons?
a) 16
b) 15
c) 31
d) 46
Answer: b
Difficulty: Easy
Bloomโs: Knowledge
Learning Objective: LO 2.1 Explain the organization of atoms, ions, molecules, and compounds in
the human body.
Section Reference: 2.1 How Matter is Organized
5) How many neutrons does 37Cl have, given an atomic number of 17?
a) 18
b) 17
c) 20
d) 37
Answer: c
Difficulty: Medium
Bloomโs: Application
Learning Objective: LO 2.1 Explain the organization of atoms, ions, molecules, and compounds in
the human body.
Section Reference: 2.1 How Matter is Organized
6) Which of the following is a true statement about radioactive isotopes?
a) all have rapid decay times
b) all decay by losing neutrons, but remain the same element
c) all are unstable, decaying to more stable forms
d) the half-life refers to half the time required for complete decay
Answer: c
Difficulty: Easy
Bloomโs: Comprehension
Learning Objective: LO 2.1 Explain the organization of atoms, ions, molecules, and compounds in
the human body.
Section Reference: 2.1 How Matter is Organized
Question type: Text entry
7) Chemical symbols are used to denote different ____; these are ordered in the periodic table
based on the number of protons that they contain.
Answer: elements
Difficulty: Easy
Bloomโs: Knowledge
Learning Objective 1: LO 2.1 Explain the organization of atoms, ions, molecules, and compounds in
the human body.
Learning Objective 2: LO 2.1.2 Describe the structures of atoms, ions, molecules, free radicals, and
compounds.
Section Reference: 2.1 How Matter is Organized
8) The subatomic particles that are important in understanding most biological reactions include
protons with positive charge, and ____ with no charge.
Answer: neutrons
Difficulty: Medium
Bloomโs: Comprehension
Learning Objective 1: LO 2.1 Explain the organization of atoms, ions, molecules, and compounds in
the human body.
Learning Objective 2: LO 2.1.2 Describe the structures of atoms, ions, molecules, free radicals, and
compounds.
Section Reference: 2.1 How Matter is Organized
9) The element ____ is the most plentiful anion in extracellular fluid.
Answer: chlorine
Difficulty: Hard
Bloomโs: Application
Learning Objective 1: LO 2.1 Explain the organization of atoms, ions, molecules, and compounds in
the human body.
Learning Objective 2: LO 2.1.2 Describe the structures of atoms, ions, molecules, free radicals, and
compounds.
Section Reference: 2.1 How Matter is Organized
10) The ion ____ is the most plentiful cation in intracellular fluid.
Answer: potassium
Difficulty: Medium
Bloomโs: Application
Learning Objective 1: LO 2.1 Explain the organization of atoms, ions, molecules, and compounds in
the human body.
Learning Objective 2: LO 2.1.2 Describe the structures of atoms, ions, molecules, free radicals, and
compounds.
Section Reference: 2.1 How Matter is Organized
11) Molecules which share an atomic number but differ in number of neutrons are known as
_____.
Answer: isotopes
Difficulty: Hard
Bloomโs: Application
Learning Objective 1: LO 2.1 Explain the organization of atoms, ions, molecules, and compounds in
the human body.
Learning Objective 2: LO 2.1.2 Describe the structures of atoms, ions, molecules, free radicals, and
compounds.
Section Reference: 2.1 How Matter is Organized
Question type: Multiple choice
12) A sample is brought in for C-14 testing to determine its age. The scientist estimates that 1/8 of
the C-14 has not yet decayed. Approximately how old is the sample?
a) 5,600 years
b) 112,000 years
c) 22,400 years
d) 16,800 years
Answer: d
Difficulty: Medium
Bloomโs: Application
Learning Objective 1: LO 2.1 Explain the organization of atoms, ions, molecules, and compounds in
the human body.
Section Reference: 2.1 How Matter is Organized
13) Ionization occurs when an atom gains or loses
a) electrons
b) protons
c) neutrons
d) protons and neutrons
Answer: a
Difficulty: Easy
Bloomโs: Knowledge
Learning Objective 1: LO 2.1 Explain the organization of atoms, ions, molecules, and compounds in
the human body.
Section Reference: 2.1 How Matter is Organized
14) Free radicals are very reactive because they have an unpaired ____ that interacts with other
molecules.
a) protons
b) electrons
c) neutrons
d) protons or electrons
Answer: b
Difficulty: Easy
Bloomโs: Knowledge
Learning Objective 1: LO 2.1 Explain the organization of atoms, ions, molecules, and compounds in
the human body.
Section Reference: 2.1 How Matter is Organized
15) How many atoms of oxygen are in a molecule of carbonic acid (H2CO3)?
a) 6
b) 1
c) 3
d) 2
Answer: c
Difficulty: Easy
Bloomโs: Application
Learning Objective 1: LO 2.1 Explain the organization of atoms, ions, molecules, and compounds in
the human body.
Section Reference: 2.1 How Matter is Organized
16) Select the molecule that is NOT a compound.
a) CaCl2
b) H2O
c) O2
d) CH4
Answer: C
Difficulty: Medium
Bloomโs: Analysis
Learning Objective 1: LO 2.1 Explain the organization of atoms, ions, molecules, and compounds in
the human body.
Section Reference: 2.1 How Matter is Organized
Question type: Text entry
17) _____ is another name for an atomic mass number, and one widely used to describe protein
mass.
Answer: Dalton
Difficulty: Hard
Bloomโs: Application
Learning Objective 1: LO 2.1 Explain the organization of atoms, ions, molecules, and compounds in
the human body.
Learning Objective 2: LO 2.1.1 Identify the main chemical elements of the human body.
Section Reference: 2.1 How Matter is Organized
18) A molecule with an unpaired electron in the outermost shell is known as a/an ____ _____.
These may contribute significantly to dementia, aging of cells, and even atherosclerosis.
Answer: free radical
Difficulty: Hard
Bloomโs: Application
Learning Objective 1: LO 2.1 Explain the organization of atoms, ions, molecules, and compounds in
the human body.
Learning Objective 2: LO 2.1.2 Describe the structures of atoms, ions, molecules, free radicals, and
compounds.
Section Reference: 2.1 How Matter is Organized
Question type: Multiple choice
19) An atom that will likely form a cation
a) has only one or two electrons in its valence shell
b) has six or seven electrons in its valence shell
c) has a valence shell that is half full
d) has a valence shell that is completely full
Answer: a
Difficulty: Medium
Bloomโs: Analysis
Learning Objective 1: LO 2.2 Explain the importance of chemical bonds to reactions in the human
body.
Section Reference: 2.2 Chemical Bonds
20) Select the atom that would most likely form an anion from the following.
a) Ca
b) K
c) F
d) Ca and K
Answer: c
Difficulty: Easy
Bloomโs: Knowledge
Learning Objective 1: LO 2.2 Explain the importance of chemical bonds to reactions in the human
body.
Section Reference: 2.2 Chemical Bonds
21) Which of the following atoms could form a triple covalent bond?
a) C
b) Ca
c) O
d) H
Answer: a
Difficulty: Medium
Bloomโs: Application
Learning Objective 1: LO 2.2 Explain the importance of chemical bonds to reactions in the human
body.
Section Reference: 2.2 Chemical Bonds
Question type: Text entry
22) An ionic compound which breaks apart into positive and negative ions in solution is called a/an
_____.
Answer: electrolyte
Difficulty: Medium
Bloomโs: Application
Learning Objective 1: LO 2.2 Explain the importance of chemical bonds to reactions in the human
body.
Section Reference: 2.2 Chemical Bonds
23) Covalent bonds where electron sharing is equal are more specifically termed _____ covalent
bonds.
Answer: nonpolar
Difficulty: Easy
Bloomโs: Knowledge
Learning Objective 1: LO 2.2 Explain the importance of chemical bonds to reactions in the human
body.
Section Reference: 2.2 Chemical Bonds
24) In polar covalent bonds, the element which has partial negative charge has greater _____
than the other atoms.
Answer: electronegativity
Difficulty: Hard
Bloomโs: Application
Learning Objective 1: LO 2.2 Explain the importance of chemical bonds to reactions in the human
body.
Section Reference: 2.2 Chemical Bonds
Question type: Multiple choice
25) In order for an atom to form a triple bond, it must
a) have at least three electrons in its valence shell
b) be missing at least three electrons from its valence shell
c) bind to an atom from a different element
d) have at least three electrons or be missing three electrons from its valence shell
Answer: d
Difficulty: Medium
Bloomโs: Analysis
Learning Objective 1: LO 2.2 Explain the importance of chemical bonds to reactions in the human
body.
Section Reference: 2.2 Chemical Bonds
26) The molecule ___ has a polar covalent bond.
a) O2
b) CH4
c) N2
d) CO2
Answer: d
Difficulty: Medium
Bloomโs: Application
Learning Objective 1: LO 2.2 Explain the importance of chemical bonds to reactions in the human
body.
Section Reference: 2.2 Chemical Bonds
27) Short-term bonding between two molecules due to a temporary change in electron
distribution is termed
a) ionic bonding
b) covalent bonding
c) van der Waals interaction
d) hydrogen bonding
Answer: c
Difficulty: Easy
Bloomโs: Knowledge
Learning Objective 1: LO 2.2 Explain the importance of chemical bonds to reactions in the human
body.
Section Reference: 2.2 Chemical Bonds
28) Van der Waals interactions can be interrupted if
a) two molecules are too far apart
b) two molecules are too close
c) two molecules are already using hydrogen bonds
d) two molecules are too close or too far apart
Answer: d
Difficulty: Easy
Bloomโs: Knowledge
Learning Objective 1: LO 2.2 Explain the importance of chemical bonds to reactions in the human
body.
Section Reference: 2.2 Chemical Bonds
29) For the chemical reaction 2NH3 โ N2 + __ H2, how many H2 molecules will be produced for
every two NH3 that react?
a) 2
b) 3
c) 1
d) It depends on how many N2 are formed.
Answer: b
Difficulty: Medium
Bloomโs: Application
Learning Objective 1: LO 2.3 Identify the types of chemical reactions that occur in the human body.
Section Reference: 2.3 Chemical Reactions
30) According to the law of mass action, if the concentration of CO2 decreases in the reaction CO2 +
H2O โ โ H2CO3, then
a) the reaction rate in the forward direction will increase
b) the reaction rate in the reverse direction will increase
c) the equilibrium will be disrupted
d) the equilibrium will be disrupted and the reaction rate in the reverse direction will increase
Answer: d
Difficulty: Hard
Bloomโs: Synthesis
Learning Objective 1: LO 2.3 Identify the types of chemical reactions that occur in the human body.
Section Reference: 2.3 Chemical Reactions
31) Water is an excellent solvent for substances
a) that are held together by ionic bonds
b) that are held together by non-polar covalent bonds
c) that are hydrophobic
d) that form bonds by sharing electrons equally
Answer: a
Difficulty: Easy
Bloomโs: Comprehension
Learning Objective 1: LO 2.4 Explain the functions of inorganic compounds and solutions in the
human body.
Section Reference: 2.4 Inorganic Compounds and Solutions
32) Fill in the terms to make this sentence correct: When the ____ is dissolved into the ____, it
forms a ____.
a) solution; solute; solvent
b) solute; solvent; solution
c) solvent; solution; solute
d) solute; solution; solvent
Answer: b
Difficulty: Easy
Bloomโs: Comprehension
Learning Objective 1: LO 2.4 Explain the functions of inorganic compounds and solutions in the
human body.
Section Reference: 2.4 Inorganic Compounds and Solutions
33) Many ions are dissolved in the plasma of the blood. In this case the ions are the
a) solvent
b) solution
c) solute
d) solvent and solution
Answer: c
Difficulty: Medium
Bloomโs: Application
Learning Objective 1: LO 2.4 Explain the functions of inorganic compounds and solutions in the
human body.
Section Reference: 2.4 Inorganic Compounds and Solutions
34) You are given an unknown liquid that mixes well with oil. From this, you determine that
a) the liquid would also mix well with water
b) the liquid would be a good solvent for salts
c) the liquid is likely hydrophilic
d) the liquid is likely hydrophobic
e) the liquid is likely hydrophilic, meaning it will mix well with water and is a good solvent for salts
Answer: d
Difficulty: Medium
Bloomโs: Application
Learning Objective 1: LO 2.4 Explain the functions of inorganic compounds and solutions in the
human body.
Section Reference: 2.4 Inorganic Compounds and Solutions
Question type: Text entry
35) When a chemical reaction is at _____ _____, the rate of forward and reverse reactions are
equal.
Answer: chemical equilibrium
Difficulty: Hard
Bloomโs: Application
Learning Objective 1: LO 2.3 Identify the types of chemical reactions that occur in the human body.
Learning Objective 2: LO 2.3.1 Define a chemical reaction.
Section Reference: 2.3 Chemical Reactions
36) Compounds which lack carbon molecules, and usually, complexity, are ____ compounds.
Answer: inorganic
Difficulty: Easy
Bloomโs: Knowledge
Learning Objective 1: LO 2.4 Explain the functions of inorganic compounds and solutions in the
human body.
Section Reference: 2.4 Inorganic Compounds and Solutions
37) Organic compounds must at a minimum contain the element _____.
Answer: carbon
Difficulty: Easy
Bloomโs: Knowledge
Learning Objective 1: LO 2.4 Explain the functions of inorganic compounds and solutions in the
human body.
Section Reference: 2.4 Inorganic Compounds and Solutions
38) When colute particles are large enough to scatter light, the liquid is technically a/an _____;
this differs from a suspension where particles may precipitate.
Answer: colloid
Difficulty: Hard
Bloomโs: Evaluation
Learning Objective 1: LO 2.4 Explain the functions of inorganic compounds and solutions in the
human body.
Learning Objective 2: LO 2.4.2 Distinguish among solutions, colloids, and suspensions.
Section Reference: 2.4 Inorganic Compounds and Solutions
39) Concentration of a solution is expressed by _____ when the units refer to number of moles of
solute per liter of solution.
Answer: molarity
Difficulty: Hard
Bloomโs: Application
Learning Objective 1: LO 2.4 Explain the functions of inorganic compounds and solutions in the
human body.
Learning Objective 2: LO 2.4.2 Distinguish among solutions, colloids, and suspensions.
Section Reference: 2.4 Inorganic Compounds and Solutions
Question type: Multiple choice
40) Sweating cools the body because
a) the water in the sweat is cooler than the body temperature
b) the salts in the sweat utilize the energy in body heat to dissociate
c) the water in sweat uses a large amount of body heat to evaporate
d) water has a low heat of vaporization, which means the water is cooler when it evaporates
Answer: c
Difficulty: Easy
Bloomโs: Knowledge
Learning Objective 1: LO 2.4 Explain the functions of inorganic compounds and solutions in the
human body.
Section Reference: 2.4 Inorganic Compounds and Solutions
41) When water levels in the body decrease below normal, one would have
a) more difficulty maintaining body temperature
b) lower heat of vaporization
c) more lubrication at joints
d) a higher heat capacity
Answer: a
Difficulty: Easy
Bloomโs: Comprehension
Learning Objective 1: LO 2.4 Explain the functions of inorganic compounds and solutions in the
human body.
Section Reference: 2.4 Inorganic Compounds and Solutions
42) You are given a sample of a cloudy liquid and set it on the desk. A few minutes later, you notice
a layer of something on the bottom and the liquid appears to be clearing. Based on your
observations, you can say with certainty that this sample is a
a) solution
b) colloid
c) suspension
d) solution and suspension
Answer: c
Difficulty: Medium
Bloomโs: Application
Learning Objective 1: LO 2.4 Explain the functions of inorganic compounds and solutions in the
human body.
Section Reference: 2.4 Inorganic Compounds and Solutions
43) A 100 mM solution of CaCl2 has ____ mEq/L
a) 100
b) 200
c) 300
d) 400
Answer: d
Difficulty: Medium
Bloomโs: Application
Learning Objective 1: LO 2.4 Explain the functions of inorganic compounds and solutions in the
human body.
Section Reference: 2.4 Inorganic Compounds and Solutions
44) A 20% glucose solution can be made by adding
a) 20 moles of glucose to enough water to make 1 L
b) 20 moles of glucose to enough water to make 100 ml
c) 20 grams of glucose to enough water to make 1 L
d) 20 grams of glucose to enough water to make 100 ml
Answer: d
Difficulty: Easy
Bloomโs: Comprehension
Learning Objective 1: LO 2.4 Explain the functions of inorganic compounds and solutions in the
human body.
Section Reference: 2.4 Inorganic Compounds and Solutions
45) A sample of body fluid has a pH of 7.0. You can determine from this that
a) the fluid is in a state of acidosis
b) the fluid is in a state of alkalosis
c) the fluid is the appropriate pH because all body fluids are neutral
d) the fluid may be appropriate or acidic compared to normal values, depending upon what type of
fluid it is (blood, urine, etc)
Answer: d
Difficulty: Medium
Bloomโs: Analysis
Learning Objective 1: LO 2.4 Explain the functions of inorganic compounds and solutions in the
human body.
Section Reference: 2.4 Inorganic Compounds and Solutions
46) Buffers play a role in maintaining pH by
a) absorbing excess H+
b) releasing additional H+
c) destroying excess H+
d) absorbing or releasing H+
Answer: d
Difficulty: Easy
Bloomโs: Comprehension
Learning Objective 1: LO 2.4 Explain the functions of inorganic compounds and solutions in the
human body.
Section Reference: 2.4 Inorganic Compounds and Solutions
47) What properties of carbon make it such a good atom to help form organic molecules?
a) it forms covalent bonds
b) it can bind with many other elements
c) it can form a variety of structures (straight, branchedโฆ)
d) it can form covalent bonds with a large variety of elements to form a wide range of structures
Answer: d
Difficulty: Easy
Bloomโs: Knowledge
Learning Objective 1: LO 2.5 Explain the functions of organic compounds in the human body.
Section Reference: 2.5 Organic Compounds
48) When two biological monomers join together, it is termed dehydration synthesis because
a) it must occur in a dry environment
b) a water molecule is released from each monomer
c) a water molecule is produced by the reaction
d) other molecules in the area are dehydrated by the reaction
Answer: c
Difficulty: Easy
Bloomโs: Comprehension
Learning Objective 1: LO 2.5 Explain the functions of organic compounds in the human body.
Section Reference: 2.5 Organic Compounds
49) These two functional groups are always found on the monomers of a protein.
a) carboxyl and amino
b) hydroxyl and carbonyl
c) sulfhydryl and ester
d) phosphate and sulfhydryl
Answer: a
Difficulty: Easy
Bloomโs: Knowledge
Learning Objective 1: LO 2.5 Explain the functions of organic compounds in the human body.
Section Reference: 2.5 Organic Compounds
50) The reverse of dehydration synthesis is
a) dehydration lysis
b) dimerization
c) rehydration synthesis
d) hydrolysis
Answer: d
Difficulty: Easy
Bloomโs: Knowledge
Learning Objective 1: LO 2.5 Explain the functions of organic compounds in the human body.
Section Reference: 2.5 Organic Compounds
Question type: Text entry
51) Large molecules formed by covalent bonding of many identical or similar building-blocks are
called ____.
Answer: polymers
Difficulty: Medium
Bloomโs: Comprehension
Learning Objective 1: LO 2.5 Explain the functions of organic compounds in the human body.
Section Reference: 2.5 Organic Compounds
52) ____ ____ is the reaction that joins two monomers.
Answer: Dehydration synthesis
Difficulty: Hard
Bloomโs: Application
Learning Objective 1: LO 2.5 Explain the functions of organic compounds in the human body.
Learning Objective 2: LO 2.5.2 Identify the building blocks and functions of carbohydrates, lipids,
proteins, and nucleic acids.
Section Reference: 2.5 Organic Compounds
53) Polymers are broken down to monomers by a type of reaction called ____; this requires the
addition of water molecules.
Answer: hydrolysis
Difficulty: Hard
Bloomโs: Application
Learning Objective 1: LO 2.5 Explain the functions of organic compounds in the human body.
Section Reference: 2.5 Organic Compounds
54) Cellulose is a polysaccharide, formed from _____ by plants.
Answer: glucose
Difficulty: Medium
Bloomโs: Application
Learning Objective 1: LO 2.5 Explain the functions of organic compounds in the human body.
Learning Objective 2: LO 2.5.2 Identify the building blocks and functions of carbohydrates, lipids,
proteins, and nucleic acids.
Section Reference: 2.5 Organic Compounds
55) The term _____ applies to phospholipids, and denotes molecules which have both polar and
nonpolar regions.
Answer: amphipathic
Difficulty: Hard
Bloomโs: Evaluation
Learning Objective 1: LO 2.5 Explain the functions of organic compounds in the human body.
Learning Objective 2: LO 2.5.2 Identify the building blocks and functions of carbohydrates, lipids,
proteins, and nucleic acids.
Section Reference: 2.5 Organic Compounds
Question type: Multiple choice
56) Sucrose is an example of
a) a carbohydrate
b) a disaccharide
c) an organic molecule
d) a disaccharide, carbohydrate, and organic molecule
Answer: d
Difficulty: Easy
Bloomโs: Knowledge
Learning Objective 1: LO 2.5 Explain the functions of organic compounds in the human body.
Section Reference: 2.5 Organic Compounds
57) Nutritionists are encouraging the public to consume less sugar, but there are many names for
โsugar.โ Which of the following ingredients would not increase โsugarโ levels in the blood.
a) dates
b) cellulose
c) maltose
d) lactose
Answer: b
Difficulty: Medium
Bloomโs: Application
Learning Objective 1: LO 2.5 Explain the functions of organic compounds in the human body.
Section Reference: 2.5 Organic Compounds
58) A polyunsaturated fatty-acid will
a) have no double bonds and a maximum number of hydrogens
b) have at least two double bonds and fewer than maximum number of hydrogens
c) all double bonds and very few hydrogens
d) be solid at room temperature
Answer: b
Difficulty: Easy
Bloomโs: Comprehension
Learning Objective 1: LO 2.5 Explain the functions of organic compounds in the human body.
Section Reference: 2.5 Organic Compounds
59) What is the benefit of having glycogen stored in skeletal muscle?
a) It is linked to lots of water, so it prevents dehydration.
b) Glycogen can easily be broken into glucose molecules, so a source of energy is very close.
c) The water stored in glycogen makes muscle cells appear larger, and therefore stronger.
d) The branching of glycogen helps link muscle fibers to each other.
Answer: b
Difficulty: Medium
Bloomโs: Analysis
Learning Objective 1: LO 2.5 Explain the functions of organic compounds in the human body.
Section Reference: 2.5 Organic Compounds
60) What is the correct arrangement of the phospholipid bilayer (two layers)?
a) tails together with polar heads facing out
b) heads together with non-polar tails facing out
c) polar heads of one layer next to the tails of the next layer
d) It depends on the temperature. (At higher temperatures, more tails move to the outside of the
layers.)
Answer: a
Difficulty: Easy
Bloomโs: Comprehension
Learning Objective 1: LO 2.5 Explain the functions of organic compounds in the human body.
Section Reference: 2.5 Organic Compounds
61) Lipids have many functions in the body, but NOT
a) aiding in inflammatory reactions
b) regulating sexual functions
c) storing energy
d) forming nucleic acids
Answer: d
Difficulty: Easy
Bloomโs: Knowledge
Learning Objective 1: LO 2.5 Explain the functions of organic compounds in the human body.
Section Reference: 2.5 Organic Compounds
62) A patientโs body is not effectively fighting off a bacterial infection. The type of protein that is
most likely malfunctioning is
a) structural
b) regulatory
c) immunological
d) transport
Answer: c
Difficulty: Easy
Bloomโs: Comprehension
Learning Objective 1: LO 2.5 Explain the functions of organic compounds in the human body.
Section Reference: 2.5 Organic Compounds
63) A chain of twenty amino acids is termed a
a) dipeptide
b) tripeptide
c) peptide
d) polypeptide
Answer: d
Difficulty: Easy
Bloomโs: Comprehension
Learning Objective 1: LO 2.5 Explain the functions of organic compounds in the human body.
Section Reference: 2.5 Organic Compounds
64) Predict which combination of attributes will result in the highest percentage saturation of a
group of proteins.
a) high affinity and low concentrations of ligand
b) low affinity and low concentrations of ligand
c) high affinity and high concentrations of ligand
d) low affinity and high concentrations of ligand
Answer: c
Difficulty: Medium
Bloomโs: Analysis
Learning Objective 1: LO 2.5 Explain the functions of organic compounds in the human body.
Section Reference: 2.5 Organic Compounds
65) A single type of ligand may fail to bind to a protein if complete ____ has been reached.
a) specificity
b) affinity
c) saturation
d) competition
Answer: c
Difficulty: Medium
Bloomโs: Application
Learning Objective 1: LO 2.5 Explain the functions of organic compounds in the human body.
Section Reference: 2.5 Organic Compounds
Question type: Text entry
66) Lipids derived from arachidonic acid are called ____.
Answer: eicosanoids
Difficulty: Hard
Bloomโs: Application
Learning Objective 1: LO 2.5 Explain the functions of organic compounds in the human body.
Learning Objective 2: LO 2.5.2 Identify the building blocks and functions of carbohydrates, lipids,
proteins, and nucleic acids.
Section Reference: 2.5 Organic Compounds
67) Alpha helix and beta sheet motifs in proteins are the level of ____ structure.
Answer: secondary
Difficulty: Medium
Bloomโs: Comprehension
Learning Objective 1: LO 2.5 Explain the functions of organic compounds in the human body.
Learning Objective 2: LO 2.5.2 Identify the building blocks and functions of carbohydrates, lipids,
proteins, and nucleic acids.
Section Reference: 2.5 Organic Compounds
68) Cysteine is a critical amino acid component of many proteins because it is capable of forming
very strong ____ bridges, which provides very strong force to shape tertiary structure.
Answer: disulfide
Difficulty: Hard
Bloomโs: Application
Learning Objective 1: LO 2.5 Explain the functions of organic compounds in the human body.
Learning Objective 2: LO 2.5.2 Identify the building blocks and functions of carbohydrates, lipids,
proteins, and nucleic acids.
Section Reference: 2.5 Organic Compounds
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