Unit 1 Test Biology

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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 4 pts
Water's special properties make it the single most important molecule in plant life. Which of the following properties of water enables it to move from the roots to the leaves of plants?
Water is an excellent solvent.
Water expands when it freezes.
Water exhibits cohesive behavior.
Water is able to moderate temperatures.
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 5 pts
How does a property of water aid aquatic organisms in the wintertime?
Hydrogen bonding causes ice to be less dense thus to float, providing an insulating layer for aquatic organisms.
Hydrogen bonding causes ice to float, providing additional oxygen for aquatic organisms.
The low mass of the molecule results in a high specific heat capacity, providing additional oxygen for aquatic organisms.
The low mass of the molecule results in a high specific heat capacity, providing an insulating layer for aquatic organisms.
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NGSS.HS-ESS2-5
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 5 pts
Coastal cities have little variation in temperatures throughout the year. Which property of water is most responsible for this phenomenon?
density
boiling point
melting point
heat capacity
Tags
NGSS.HS-ESS2-5
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 5 pts
Water in the blood helps carry nutrients and gases required for survival throughout the body. Which characteristic of water allows for this action?
Water has a neutral pH.
Water maintains temperature.
Water expands when it freezes.
Water dissolves many compounds.
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 5 pts
Proteins are large macromolecules composed of thousands of subunits. The structure of the protein depends on the sequence of
lipids
monosaccharides
amino acids
nucleotides
Tags
NGSS.HS-LS1-1
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 5 pts
An organic chemist is studying a sample of a macromolecule. The compound has carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen in its structure. The physical properties of the compound show it behaving in a hydrophobic fashion. When placed in a calorimeter, it appears to have a high energy storage capacity. Which of the four types of biological macromolecules was the scientist most likely studying?
carbohydrates
lipids
nucleic acids
proteins
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 5 pts
Which function below is performed by a macromolecule made of nucleotides?
provide energy
function as enzymes
store genetic information
conduct nervous impulses
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