Checkpoint #1 Chemistry of Life

Fats are an example of which type of macromolecule?

• Carbohydrate

• Lipid

• Protein

• Nucleic Acid

Glucose is an example of which type of macromolecule?

• Carbohydrates

• Lipids

• Proteins

• Nucleic Acids

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NGSS.HS-LS1-6

Which type of macromolecule has the primary function of storing genetic information?

• Carbohydrates

• Lipids

• Proteins

• Nucleic Acids

What is the monomer (small subunit) for proteins?

• Glucose

• Amino acid

• Peptidoglycan

• Nucleic acid

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NGSS.MS-LS3-1

Which is NOT found in the nucleus of an atom?

• Neutron

• Electron

• Proton

• All are found in the nucleus

The number of ____ determines what element an atom is.

• electrons

• neutrons

• protons

• isotopes

What type of bond is being formed by giving an electron away?

• Strong bond

• Ionic bond

• Hydrogen bond

• Covalent bond

How many neutrons does sulphur have? (Hint: Subtract the atomic number from the mass number.)

• 32

• 12

• 48

• 16

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NGSS.MS-PS1-1

How many electrons would you draw in the nucleus of a carbon atom?

• 0

• 3

• 6

• 12

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NGSS.MS-PS1-1

What part of the enzyme binds to the substrate?

• Active site

• Activation energy

• Toothpickase

• Covalent bond