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WorksheetsTopic 2 - Molecular Biology MEGA QUIZ
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Worksheet time: 2hrs 20mins
A simple compound whose molecules can join together to form polymers:
Interstitial bonding
Interstitial bonding
The toxic nitrogen containing end product of protein breakdown (catabolism), excreted in urine.
This atom, critical to life, typically forms TWO covalent bonds.
This atom, critical to life, typically forms THREE covalent bonds.
This atom, critical to life, typically forms FOUR covalent bonds.
This energy storage molecule, C6H12O6, is known as:
Digestion of food in the mouth, stomach or small intestine is known as this type of metabolism:
Catabolic
Anabolic
Digestion of complex carbon compounds in dead organic matter by decomposers is known as:
Catabolic
Anabolic
Protein synthesis using ribosomes is known as this type of metabolism:
Catabolic
Anabolic
DNA synthesis during replication is known as this type of metabolism:
Catabolic
Anabolic
This type of metabolism requires energy, in the form of ATP:
Catabolic
Anabolic
All life on earth, referred to as organic, are composed primarily of this atom:
Carbon
Oxygen
Nitrogen
Hydrogen
Why is sweat a good coolant for the body?
It covers your body in water.
Evaporating sweat takes heat energy from the body as it breaks the hydrogen bonds.
Sweat contains minerals such as sodium chloride.
Sweat is non-polar.
Water molecules consist of two types of atoms
Oxygen and Oxygen
Oxygen and Helium
Oxygen and Hydrogen
Oxygen and Hafnium
The uneven distribution of electrons between parts of the water molecule impart the property known as:
Bonding
Polarity
Charged
Neutral
When water molecules are near each other, what forms between them?
Nothing
Ropes
Attractive forces
Hydrogen Bonds
Hydrophillic means
water-loving
water-fearing
Which substance is more likely to dissolve in water?
Hydrophillic
Hydrophobic
Which property of water would allow bugs to float on water? (This is often referred to as surface tension.)
Cohesion
Adhesion
Thermal
Solvent
Which properties of water allows plants to transport water? (select all that apply)
Cohesion
Adhesion
Thermal
Solvent
Because water is polar, it makes an effective
Solute
Solvent
Magnet
Bear
Water freezes at this temperature:
100 degrees Celsius
0 degrees Celcius
0 degrees Fahrenheit
32 degrees Celcius
Water boils at this temperature:
0 degrees Celsius
100 degrees Celsius
0 degrees Fahrenheit
100 degrees Fahrenheit
Due to it's polar nature, which end of a water molecule has a slightly positive charge?
Water is known as the universal solvent because:
It floats when frozen
It dissolves most substances
A water molecule has the chemical formula H2O. This means that the water molecule is made up of:
Two hydrogen atoms and one oxygen atom
Two oxygen atoms and one hydrogen atom
Two hydrogen atoms and two oxygen atoms
Two molecules of water
Cohesive means:
the water molecules stick to each other.
the water molecules stick to other surfaces.
the water molecules are less dense.
the water molecules are far apart.
Adhesive means:
the water molecules stick to each other.
the water molecules stick to other surfaces.
the water molecules are less dense.
the water molecules are far apart.
Why is water so good at dissolving so many substances?
it is polar
it is less dense as a solid
cohesion
adhesion
Which end of the water molecule has a slightly negative charge?
Covalent bonds
Ionic bonds
Polar bonds
Hydrogen bonds
One Sugar:
Monosaccharide
Disaccharide
Polysaccharide
Monopeptide
Two connected sugars:
Monosaccharide
Disaccharide
Polysaccharide
Monopeptide
Table sugar, Sucrose, is two connected sugars (glucose + fructose). This type of molecule is known as a:
Monosaccharide
Disaccharide
Peptide
Ribose
This type of fatty acid has only single carbon-to-carbon bonds (therefore each carbon is saturated with hydrogen atoms):
Saturated fatty acid
Unsaturated fatty acid
Glycerol
Triglyceride
This type of fatty acid has one or more carbon-to-carbon double bonds (therefore each carbon is not saturated with hydrogen atoms):
Saturated fatty acid
Unsaturated fatty acid
Glycerol
Triglyceride
Linking together monosaccharides to form disaccharides and polysaccharides is known as this type of process:
Anabolic
Catabolic
Catastrophic
Sucrosification
Plants build this polysaccharide for structural support:
Cellulose
Glucose
Glycogen
Starch
Plants build this polysaccharide for glucose storage:
Cellulose
Glucose
Glycogen
Starch
Animals build this polysaccharide for glucose storage:
Cellulose
Glucose
Glycogen
Starch
C6H12O6 is commonly known as:
Glucose
Ribose
Fructose
Maltose
True or False:
Fat and water don't mix.
True
False
These are formed when three fatty acids join with a glycerol molecule:
Triglycerides
Proteins
Polypeptides
Starch
What type of energy molecule is pictured here?
Sugar
Fatty Acid
This long term source of energy storage can also be used for insulation:
Lipids
Sugars
Polysaccharides
Phospholipids
Body Mass Index, or BMI, is used as a measure of a person's health. Which BMI indicates a healthy person?
0.02
20
200
20,000
These types of lipid monomers can be saturated, monounsaturated, or polyunsaturated:
Fatty acids
Lipases
Sucroses
Polypeptides
Which of the following is NOT a function of lipids:
Energy storage
Thermal insulation
Hormones
Metabolism
This type of unsaturated fatty acid is called:
Cis
Trans
This type of unsaturated fatty acid is called:
Cis
Trans
This type of fatty acid is the worst for your health:
Trans fats
Cis fats
Olive Oils
Saturated fats
Select all elements which can be found in proteins?
C
H
N
P
O
What is the monomer or building block of proteins?
glucose
nucleotides
amino acids
lipids
How are protein bonds built?
condensation
adding water
hydrogen bonding
hydrolysis
What is another name for a protein?
fat
sugar
amino acid
polypeptide
What holds amino acids together?
hydrogen bonds
peptide bonds
ionic bonds
james boonds
Select all types of organisms where proteins are found:
animal
plant
prokaryotic
bacteria
which of the following terms refers to the order in which amino acids are linked together in a protein.
Primary
Secondary
Tertiary
Quaternary
The chain of amino acids folds and coils on itself
Primary
Secondary
Tertiary
Quaternary
The entire polypeptide forms a three-dimensional structure
Primary
Secondary
Tertiary
Quaternary
Two or more polypeptides attached together and work as one unit
Primary
Secondary
Tertiary
Quaternary
The diagram shows a bond forming between two amino acids. What is the name of this reaction?
Condensation
Hydrolysis
Pepysis
Oxidation
Which of the following describes the secondary structure of proteins?
The sequence of amino acids
The α-helix and β-pleated sheet folding
The folding of the polypeptide chain due to the 'R' groups
The joining of different protein molecules to make one big molecule
Why is folding so important in proteins?
It gives them a unique, 3-D functional shape
It makes them look tidier
It makes every protein molecule different from the next even if they are the same type
The folding is random so is not that important at all
Sugar, phosphate, nitrogenous base
Phosphate, adenine, nitrogenous base
Thymine, adenine, cytosine
Phosphate, nitrogenous, adenine
What are the 4 nitrogenous bases?
ATG TGA CAG
endoplasmic reticulum
Covalent bonds occur:
between the sugar and phosphate
between the bases
only between A & T
only between G & C
Hydrogen bonds occur:
between the sugar and phosphate
between the bases
only between A & T
only between G & C
What is this a picture of?
nucleotide
DNA strand
chromosome
gene
Antiparallel stands of nucleotides run in:
opposite directions
the same direction
base pairs
chromosomes
Nucleic acids are the genetic material of the cell and are composed of recurring monomer units called:
Dipeptides
Nucleotides
Amino acids
Mono saccharides
Ribonucleic acid (RNA) is a molecule similar to DNA, but has a difference in it's nitrogenous base parings. Which of the following distinguishes RNA from DNA?
Adenine matches with Thymine
Thymine is replaced with Uracil
Uracil is replaced with Adenine
Guanine matches with Cytosine
True or False: All organisms on Earth have DNA
True
False
True or False: Both strands of DNA run identically in the same direction.
True
False
DNA Replication results in two identical DNA molecules, both composed of an original strand and a new strand. Because of this DNA Replication is referred to as:
Semi-conservative
Dispersive
Conservative
Replicative
This image depicts DNA Replication. The enzyme indicated by the Number 1 is known as:
DNA Polymerase
Helicase
Nucleotase
RNA Polymerase
The enzyme indicated by the Number 2 is known as:
DNA Polymerase
Helicase
Nucleotase
RNA Polymerase
The enzyme indicated by the Number 3 is known as:
DNA Polymerase
Helicase
Nucleotase
RNA Polymerase
The free-floating red pieces indicated by the Number 4 are:
Nucleotides
Hooked Velcros
Sugar phosphate backbones
Nitrogenous bases
Sugar, phosphate, nitrogenous base
Phosphate, adenine, nitrogenous base
Thymine, adenine, cytosine
Phosphate, nitrogenous, adenine
Antiparallel stands of nucleotides run in:
Opposite directions
The same direction
Base pairs
Chromosomes
Ribonucleic acid (RNA) is a molecule similar to DNA, but has a difference in it's nitrogenous base parings. Which of the following distinguishes RNA from DNA?
Adenine matches with Thymine
Thymine is replaced with Uracil
Uracil is replaced with Adenine
Guanine matches with Cytosine
RNA Structure: What will the sequence of mRNA be if the copied DNA strand reads AAGCTAT?
UUCGAUA
DNA Structure: What will the new sequence of DNA be if the matching DNA strand reads AAGCTAT?
UUCGAUA
This image depicts DNA transcription.
The large yellow shape indicated by the Number 1 is known as:
DNA Polymerase
RNA Polymerase
tRNA Synthase
Helicase
This image depicts DNA transcription.
The single strand indicated by Number 3 is:
mRNA
New DNA
tRNA
Leading strand
This image depicts DNA transcription.
The newly synthesized strand of nucleic acid (Number 3) always is added to on which side?
3'
5'
3' or 5' depending if it is leading or lagging
3' for DNA
5' for RNA
This image depicts DNA transcription.
At the site indicated by the Number 2, what type of bonds are being broken?
Hydrogen
Sugar
Covalent
Phosphorous
This type of nucleic acid can leave the nucleus to pass a message to a ribosome.
rRNA
tRNA
DNA
mRNA
What is the name of the location where mRNA is translated into an amino acid sequence?
Nucleus
Ribosome
RNA Polymerase
Catalyst
What is the name of the tri-nucleotide sequence used by Translation to convert mRNA information into the order of amino acids in a protein?
Codon
Ribosome
AUG
Initiator protein
Messenger RNA travels out of the nucleus to ribosomes
and is used as a template to assemble a protein.
Translation
Transcription
Replication
Homeostasis
Letter D represents TRNA. Which of the following explains the function of TRNA
Brings specific amino acids to the ribosomes
Brings DNA instruction to the ribosomes in the form of codons
Acts as an enzyme and replicates DNA
Brings proteins to the Ribosomes
What does Letter E represent?
Codons
Anticodons
Amino acids
Genes
Which letter in the picture below depicts the leading strand in DNA replication?
A
C
B
None of the above
Which letter in the picture below depicts the lagging strand in DNA replication?
Letter A since it is copied from 5' to 3'
Letter A since it is copied from 3' to 5'
Letter B since it is copied from 3' to 5
Letter C
CO2 + light + H2O → O2 + glucose
CO2 + glucose + H2O → O2 + light
O2 + light + H2O → 6CO2 + glucose
CO2 + O2 + H2O → Light + glucose
Which plant organelle performs photosynthesis?
In which organelle does aerobic cellular respiration occur?
Chloroplast
Cytoplasm
Mitochondria
Nucleus
What is the correct equation for aerobic cellular respiration?
glucose + O2 → CO2 + H2O + ATP
O2 + glucose + ATP → CO2 + H2O
CO2 + H2O → O2 + glucose + ATP
CO2 + H2O + ATP → O2 + glucose
The objective of cellular respiration is to:
The breakdown of glucose to release ATP
The breakdown of glucose to release NADH
The breakdown of glucose to release FADH
The breakdown of glucose to release carbon
Which type of cellular respiration makes the most ATP?
What is the equation for aerobic cellular respiration?
glucose + O2 → CO2 + H2O + ATP
glucose → CO2 + lactic acid + ATP
glucose → CO2 + ethanol + ATP
CO2 + light + H2O → O2 + glucose
What is the equation for anaerobic cellular respiration in animals?
glucose + O2 → CO2 + H2O + ATP
glucose → CO2 + lactic acid + ATP
glucose → CO2 + ethanol + ATP
CO2 + light + H2O → O2 + glucose
What is the equation for anaerobic cellular respiration in yeast?
glucose + O2 → CO2 + H2O + ATP
glucose → CO2 + lactic acid + ATP
glucose → CO2 + ethanol + ATP
CO2 + light + H2O → O2 + glucose
What was the first organism to perform photosynthesis on earth?
Cyanobacteria
Jurassic plants
Yeast
Stromatolites
Chlorophyll traps energy from sunlight and converts it to what type of energy?
Radiant energy
Heat energy
Mechanical energy
Chemical energy
What is the main chemical compound that stores and releases energy?
What color of light provides the pigment chlorophyll the most energy?
Select all factors that influence the rate of photosynthesis:
Light intensity
pH
Temperature
CO2 concentration
