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2.1 Molecules to Metabolism

Total questions: 9

Worksheet time: 9mins

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1.

Testosterone is a hormone that is important for male reproductive development. To which group of compounds does testosterone belong? HINT: Chemical Formula is C19H28O2

a)

Nucleotides

b)

Carbohydrates

c)

Lipids

d)

Amino acids

2.

Which process is an example of catabolism?

a)

Translation of mRNA

b)

Replication of DNA

c)

Hydrolysis of protein

d)

Synthesis of a disaccharide

3.

What are the type of reaction and the product(s) shown in this reaction?

a)

Reaction: Condensation, Products: two nucleotides

b)

Reaction: Condensation, Products: one dinucleotide

c)

Reaction: hydrolysis, Products: two nucleotides

d)

Reaction: hydrolysis, Products: one dinucleotide

4.

In which processes are macromolecules broken down into monomers?

a)

Anabolism and catabolism

b)

Catabolism and hydrolysis

c)

Hydrolysis and reduction

d)

Reduction and anabolism

5.

Which type of chemical reaction is an example of anabolism?

a)

Photolysis

b)

Combustion

c)

Hydrolysis

d)

Condensation

6.

What feature of carbon makes it most suitable as a basis for life?

a)

Its abundance in nature

b)

Its bonding properties

c)

Its reactivity to light

d)

Its presence in the early atmosphere of the Earth

7.

Which reaction is an example of catabolism?

a)

Photolysis of water

b)

Denaturation of a protein by a change in pH

c)

Production of maltose from amylose by amylase

d)

Condensation of glucose to form starch

8.

Which of the following molecules is an amino acid?

a)
b)
c)
d)
9.

The diagram shows a cycle of reactions that occurs in human liver cells. Which term describes the overall reactions of this cycle?

a)

Oxidation

b)

Catabolism

c)

Condensation

d)

Metabolism