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Bio Water and Macromolecules Quiz

Total questions: 20

Worksheet time: 5hrs 0mins

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Class
Date
1.

1. Water molecules are polar, with the

a)

oxygen side being slightly positive and the hydrogen side being slightly negative

b)

oxygen and hydrogen sides being slightly positive.

c)

oxygen and hydrogen sides being slightly negative.

d)

oxygen side being slightly negative and the hydrogen side being slightly positive.

2.

Why does ice float in liquid water?

a)

The liquid water molecules have more kinetic energy and thus support the ice.

b)

The ionic bonds between the molecules in ice prevent the ice from sinking.

c)

Ice always has air bubbles that keep it afloat.

d)

Hydrogen bonds stabilize and keep the molecules of ice farther apart than the water molecules of liquid water.

e)

The crystalline lattice of ice causes it to be denser than liquid water.

3.

Based on your knowledge of the polarity of water molecules, the solute molecule is most likely

a)

positively charged.

b)

negatively charged.

c)

without charge.

d)

hydrophobic.

e)

nonpolar.

4.

1. The unique attractive forces that keep molecules of water together are called:

a)

strong forces.

b)

adhesion.

c)

hydrogen bonds

d)

cohesion.

e)

weak nuclear forces.

5.

The property of water whereby molecules tend to stick to one another is called:

a)

cohesion

b)

polarity

c)

dissolving ability

d)

adhesion

e)

viscosity

6.

1. The property of water whereby molecules tend to stick to objects is called:

a)

cohesion

b)

polarity

c)

dissolving ability

d)

adhesion

e)

viscosity

7.

1. Water is unique because its solid phase is ____ the liquid phase.

a)

denser than

b)

similar to

c)

less dense than

d)

less dense than or similar to

e)

none of these

8.

1. Which of the following compounds would NOT be classified as a carbohydrate?

a)

Starch

b)

Glucose

c)

Enzymes

d)

Cellulose

e)

Deoxyribose

9.

1. Carbohydrates are made of carbon, hydrogen and oxygen atoms. What is the typical ratio of these atoms to each other?

a)

3:1

b)

1:2:1

c)

2:2:2

d)

4:2:4

e)

9:3:3:1

10.

1. Which of the following is not a lipid?

a)

Oil

b)

Fat

c)

Glycerol

d)

Monosaccharide

e)

Triglyceride

11.

Mixture that can react with an acid or a base without affecting the pH is a(n) ____________

a)

buffer

b)

acid

c)

base

d)

polymer

12.

Carbon compound joined by peptide bonds; building block of proteins are ____________________

a)

amino acids

b)

nucelic acids

c)

nucleotides

d)

proteins

13.

Combination of two or more substances in which each substance maintains its own individual characteristics is called a(n) _______________

a)

acid

b)

base

c)

mixture

d)

solution

14.

Large molecules formed by joining smaller organic molecules together

a)

macromolecule

b)

polypeptide

c)

nucleotide

d)

protein

15.

Substance that releases hydroxide ions (OH-) when dissolved in water is a(n) _____________

a)

acid

b)

base

c)

nucleic acid

d)

amino acid

16.

A monomer of nucleic acid consisting of: a simple sugar, phosphate group, and a nitrogen base is called a(n)

a)

acid

b)

base

c)

nucleotide

d)

amino acid

17.

Large molecule formed from smaller, identical compounds linked by covalent bonds is called a(n) _________________

a)

monomer

b)

polymer

c)

peptides

d)

nucleotides

18.

Measures the concentration of hydrogen ions (H+) in a solution is ______________

a)

pH

b)

H+

c)

OH-

d)

none of these

19.

Organic compound made mostly of carbon and hydrogen; includes fats, oils, and waxes is a ____________

a)

monosaccharide

b)

carbohydrate

c)

lipid

d)

proyein

20.

______________ is a weak attraction formed by the opposite charges between a hydrogen and oxygen atoms in a water molecule.

a)

hydrogen bond

b)

covalent bond

c)

ionic bond

d)

nuclear bond