Chemistry of Life - Biology

What is an ion?

• An atom that gains an electron

• An atom that gains a proton

• An atom that loses an electron

• A compound that is also a molecule

What kind of bond is between these two atoms?

• Covalent

• Double bond

• Ionic Bond

• Molecular bond

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What elements are commonly found in carbohydrates?

• CHO

• CHONP

• CHON

• CHOS

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The following are true about carbohydrates:

• they provide short term energy for cells

• their monomers are amino acids

• they provide long term energy for cells

• they provide building material for plant cells

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Name 1 of the 4 macromolecules

In the Nitrogen Cycle, how do animals obtain N?

• They eat plants and animals with N in them

• They breathe air with N2 in it

• They drink water with N in it

• Bacteria in their gut makes it for them

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Name the monomer of proteins

• Amino Acids

• Nucleic Acids

• Ribosomes

• Monosaccharides

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What is/are example(s) of Endothermic Reactions?

• Photosynthesis

• Cellular Respiration

• Melting an ice cube

• Fireflies glowing

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What is the importance of an enzyme?

• they serve as a catalyst in reactions

• they fight against diseases

• they help give red blood cells structure

• they serve as an inhibitor in reactions

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How does Carbon recycle back into the environment?

• Cellular respiration

• Photosynthesis

• Transpiration

• Sublimation

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