AP Biology Test Review

Which two functional groups are always found in amino acids?

• amine and sulfhydryl

• hydroxyl and carboxyl

• carboxyl and amine

• phosphate group and nitrogenous base

Water is an excellent solvent. Select the property that justifies this statement.

• as a polar molecule, it can surround and dissolve ionic and polar molecules

• it forms ionic bonds with ions, hydrogen bonds with polar molecules, and hydrophobic interactions with non polar molecules

• it forms hydrogen bonds with itself so cohesion is possible

• it is liquid and will adhere to many substances

An organic compound that is composed of carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen in a 1:2:1 ratio is known as a

• lipid

• carbohydrate

• protein

• nucleic acid

If the pH of a solution is decreased from 7 to 6, it means that the concentration of

• H+ has decreased to 1/10 of what it was at pH 7

• H+ has increased 10 times what it was at pH 7

• OH- has increased 10 times what it was at pH 7

• OH- has increased by 1/7 of what it was

Large bodies of water do not quickly fluctuate in temperature. Why?

• Water is a solvent.

• Water has a high heat capacity.

• Water acts as a buffer.

• Water is non-polar.

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NGSS.HS-PS3-4

The fact that ice floats on liquid water is due to the fact that water's solid is ___________ than it's liquid form

• less polar

• more polar

• less dense

• more dense

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NGSS.HS-ESS2-5

What makes a molecule polar?

• Equal sharing of valence electrons

• Unequal sharing of valence electrons

• Stealing of electrons

• Temporary charges that come and go

Water makes up approximately 60% of the human body and plays a vital role in regulating body temperature. Which property of water makes it good at regulating temperature?

• Water is a good solvent.

• Water exhibits strong cohesion.

• . Water has an unusual crystalline structure.

• Water has a high capacity for heat.

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NGSS.HS-PS3-4

Water has a much higher specific heat than most other covalent compounds. What do you predict might happen if water had a low specific heat instead?

• Flooding would occur and animals would be forced to migrate

•  Harmful organisms living in water would reproduce at a rapid rate

• Organisms that are sensitive to changes in temperature would die

• Plants would not have enough water to effectively carry out photosynthesis

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NGSS.HS-ESS2-4

Describe COHESION.

• Water molecules attracted to other substances.

• Water molecules climbing upwards against the force of gravity.

• Water molecules dissolving many substances because of its polarity.

• Water molecules attracted to other water molecules.