Unit 2-Biochemistry

Unit 2-Biochemistry

by Deanna Rittenhouse

Multiple Choice

The basic form of matter is an element?

• TRUE

• FALSE

Multiple Choice

An atom is made up of protons, neutrons ans electrons?

• TRUE

• FALSE

Multiple Choice

An electrommmmmn has a positive charge

• TRUE

• FALSE

Multiple Choice

Lide on Earth would not be possible without Carbon. This is in part due to carbon's ability to readily form bonds with other atoms. Carbon can make ___ bonds due to its atomic structure.

• 1

• 3

• 2

• 4

Multiple Choice

Which part of a molecule provides energy for life processes?

• carbon atoms

• chemical bonds

• oxygen atoms

• inorganic nitrogen

Multiple Choice

Ionic bonds are when atoms gain or lose an electron

• TRUE

• FALSE

Multiple Choice

Water is an example of an inorganic compound

• TRUE

• FALSE

Multiple Choice

Organic Compounds MUST contain carbon

• False

• TRUE

Multiple Choice

Lemon Juice is acidic?

• TRUE

• FALSE

Multiple Choice

Litmus paper is used to determine the pH of a substance?

• TRUE

• FALSE

Multiple Choice

Vetetable oils, such as corn oil, belong to which general class of organic substances?

• salts

• proteins

• carbohydrates

• lipids

Multiple Choice

Two examples of carbohydrates are

• fatty acids and glycerol

• sugars and starches

• fats and waxes

Multiple Choice

The building blocks of nucleic acids are called

• nucleotides

• amino acids

• fatty acids

Multiple Choice

Within a cell, where is the DNA found?

• cell wall

• ribosomes

• cell membrane

• nucleus

Multiple Choice

Every living cell contains molecules of

• cellulose

• protein

Multiple Choice

The function of most proteins depends primarily on the

• type and order of amino acids

• environment

• starch molecules

Multiple Choice

Proteins are used to make enzymes, hormones, antibodies and the cell membrane

• TRUE

• FALSE