Biochemistry and Organic Chemistry Concepts

Which of the following is a common source of esters that contribute to the scent of fruits and flowers?

• Water

• Metals

• Citrus fruits

• Rocks

What disease is caused by not getting enough Vitamin C?

• Diabetes

• Scurvy

• Malaria

• Flu

What is the chemical name for Vitamin C?

• Citric Acid

• Ascorbic Acid

• Folic Acid

• Lactic Acid

Which of these carboxylic acid derivatives is the most reactive?

• Amide

• Ester

• Anhydride

• Acid Chloride

Which of the following materials are created using acyl substitution reactions?

• Plastics and nylon

• Wood and paper

• Glass and ceramics

• Metals and alloys

When you eat foods containing fats, what are triglycerides broken down into in your digestive system?

• Sugars and starches

• Amino acids and proteins

• Carboxylic acids and glycerol

• Vitamins and minerals

How does a soap molecule help clean your hands?

• Its charged part dissolves oils, and its nonpolar part interacts with water.

• Its nonpolar part dissolves oils, and its charged part interacts with water.

• Both parts dissolve oils, but neither interacts with water.

• Both parts interact with water, but neither dissolves oils.

Which type of carboxylic acid derivatives typically requires an acid or base catalyst for hydrolysis to occur at a reasonable speed?

• Acid chlorides and anhydrides

• Esters and amides

• Only acid chlorides

• Only amides