Mod A Bio Keystone Terminology and Concepts

Which property allows water molecules to stick to other water molecules?

(Chapter 1)

• Water has a high specific heat.

• Water is a universal solvent.

• Water is cohesive.

• Water has a density of 1g/ml.

Water is a POLAR molecule because...

(Chapter 1)

• it has a (-) oxygen and (+) hydrogen atoms.

• it exhibits capillary action.

• it can dissolve many things.

• as a solid it can float on liquid water.

Water exhibits capillary action when...

(Chapter 1)

• it holds onto heat.

• it helps move water from the roots of plants to the leaves.

• it can dissolve many things.

• as a solid it can float on liquid water.

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Large bodies of water, like the ocean, help maintain Earths temperature because...

(Chapter 1)

• water has a high specific heat.

• liquid water is less dense.

• water can be drawn up stems of plants.

• water is polar.

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Which statement is TRUE about how carbon forms covalent bonds?

(Chapter 1)

• It forms 4 bonds to itself or other atoms.

• It forms 3 bonds only other atoms.

• It forms 2 bonds to itself or other atoms.

• It forms 4 bonds only to other atoms.

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Select the statements that are TRUE about proteins.

(Chapter 1)

• The monomers (building blocks) are amino acids.

• Made up of elements C,H,O and N.

• Enzymes are a type of protein.

• Also known as fats.

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Select the answers that are TRUE about carbohydrates.

(Chapter 1)

• They are also known as sugars.

• The monomers are monosaccharides.

• They have a 1:2:1 ratio of C,H and O.

• They store genetic information.

Select the statements that are TRUE about Nucleic Acids.

(Chapter 1)

• The monomers are nucleotides.

• Examples are DNA and RNA.

• Their structure consist of C, H, O, N and P.

• They form chain like structures.

Select the statements that are TRUE about lipids.

(Chapter 1)

• Lipids are known as fats.

• They form chain like structures.

• A glycerol and fatty acid bond to create lipids.

• They have a 1:2:1 ratio of C, H and O.

Which macromolecule is insoluble in water?

(Chapter 1)

• Lipids

• Nucleic Acids

• Carbohydrates

• Proteins