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AP Biology Unit 1.1-1.4 Review Questions

Total questions: 70

Worksheet time: 1hrs 1mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Water is composed of these 2 elements, ____ and ____, in a 2 to 1 ratio

a)

Helium, Gold

b)

Hydrogen, Oxygen

c)

Hydrogen, Fluorine

d)

Helium, Oxygen

2.

A covalent bond is the term used to describe the bond type in which atoms _____ electrons.

a)

share

b)

transfer

c)

steal

d)

lose

3.

Why is water polar? Identify the element that is more electronegative and explain why that causes the molecule to become polar.

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4.

True or False: A hydrogen bond is a weak bond interaction between the positive and negative regions of two separate molecules

a)

True

b)

False

5.

When two of SAME molecules form hydrogen bonds with each other this is called (a)   .

6.

When 2 DIFFERENT molecules for hydrogen bonds with one another this is known as ADHESION

a)

True

b)

False

7.

What allows this Water Strider to walk on water?

a)

Collusion

b)

Van der Waals forces

c)

Magnetism

d)

Surface Tension

8.

Why does ice float in a drink of water?

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9.

Hydrogen Bonds typically occur between atoms of hydrogen involved in this type of bond:

a)

Ionic

b)

Nonpolar Covalent

c)

Polar Covalent

d)

Nonpolar AND Polar Covalent

10.

The Oxygen atoms in the molecule shown have this charge:

a)

Positive

b)

Partial Positive

c)

Negative

d)

Partial Negative

11.

The Hydrogen atoms in the molecule shown have this charge:

a)

Positive

b)

Partial Positive

c)

Negative

d)

Partial Negative

12.

Evaporative cooling

a)

Cools down an animal's body

b)

Cools down the environment

c)

Cools down both an animal's body and the environment

13.
What makes a molecule polar?
a)
Equal sharing of valence electrons
b)
Unequal sharing of valence electrons
c)
Stealing of electrons
d)
Temporary charges that come and go
14.
Water molecules require a lot of energy to break the hydrogen bonds.  This gives water a high
a)
density
b)
polarity
c)
solvency
d)
specific heat
15.
Large bodies of water do not quickly fluctuate, or change, in temperature. Why?
a)
Water is a solvent.
b)
Water has a high heat capacity.
c)
Water acts as a buffer.
d)
Water is non-polar.
16.
Why does ice float?
a)
As water freezes, it expands and its density decreases.
b)
As water freezes, it takes up more hydrogen from the atmosphere, causing it to have a greater buoyancy.
c)
As water freezes, air becomes trapped between the hydrogen bonds of water molecules.
d)
As water freezes, it takes up more oxygen from the atmosphere, causing it to have a greater buoyancy.
17.
What property of water helps to moderate earth's temperature?
a)
adhesion
b)
chohesion
c)
Specific heat capacity
d)
Latent heat of vaporization
18.
Which of the following is correctly defined as the attraction of the hydrogen from one molecule to the oxygen of a different molecule?
a)
amphipathic
b)
hydrophobic
c)
hydrogen bonding
d)
adhesion
19.
The fact that ice floats on liquid water is due to the fact that water's solid is ___________ than it's liquid form
a)
less polar
b)
more polar
c)
less dense
d)
more dense
20.
The property of water that allows water molecules to stick to another substance is
a)
adhesion
b)
cohesion
c)
density
d)
specific heat
21.
The property of water that allows water molecules to stick to each other is
a)
adhesion
b)
cohesion
c)
density
d)
specific heat
22.
What makes a molecule polar?
a)
Equal sharing of valence electrons
b)
Unequal sharing of valence electrons
c)
Stealing of electrons
d)
Temporary charges that come and go
23.

Which of the following statements is true about buffer solutions?

a)

They maintain a constant pH when bases are added to them but not when acids are added to them.

b)

They maintain a constant pH when acids are added to them but not when bases are added to them.

c)

They maintain a constant pH of exactly 7 in all living cells and biological fluids

d)

They maintain a relatively constant pH when either acids or bases are added to them.

e)

They are found only in living systems and biological fluids.

24.

Hydrophobic substances such as vegetable oil are

a)

nonpolar substances that repel water molecules.

b)

nonpolar substances that have an attraction for water molecules

c)

polar substances that repel water molecules

d)

ar substances that have an affinity for water.

e)

charged molecules that hydrogen-bond with water molecules.

25.

Water's high specific heat is mainly a consequence of the

a)

small size of the water molecules.

b)

high specific heat of oxygen and hydrogen atoms.

c)

absorption and release of heat when hydrogen bonds break and form.

d)

fact that water is a poor heat conductor.

e)

inability of water to dissipate heat into dry air.

26.

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

a)

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

b)

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

c)

it forms hydrogen bonds with itself so cohesion is possible

d)

it is liquid and will adhere to many substances

27.

Which macromolecule is primarily responsible for enzyme catalysis, cell structure, and immune response?

a)

Carbohydrates

b)

Proteins

c)

Lipids

d)

Nucleic acids

28.

Which macromolecule serves as a long-term energy storage molecule, insulation, and component of cell membranes?

a)

Proteins

b)

Carbohydrates

c)

Nucleic acids

d)

Lipids

29.

Nucleic acids play a crucial role in:

a)

Enzyme function

b)

Energy storage

c)

Hereditary information

d)

Lipid synthesis

30.

How does the R group of an amino acid affect the folding of a protein?

a)

It determines the protein's color.

b)

It affects the protein's solubility.

c)

It determines the protein's pH.

d)

It influences the protein's 3D structure and function.

31.

Which elements are commonly found in carbohydrates?

a)

Carbon, hydrogen, oxygen

b)

Carbon, hydrogen, nitrogen

c)

Carbon, oxygen, phosphorus

d)

Carbon, sulfur, nitrogen

32.

Which elements are present in nucleic acids?

a)

Carbon, hydrogen, oxygen, nitrogen, phosphorus

b)

Carbon, oxygen, nitrogen, phosphorus

c)

Carbon, sulfur, phosphorus

d)

Carbon, hydrogen, oxygen

33.

Lipids are characterized by their high content of which elements?

a)

Carbon and hydrogen

b)

Carbon, nitrogen, and oxygen

c)

Carbon, oxygen, and sulfur

d)

Carbon, hydrogen, and phosphorus

34.

What process breaks down macromolecules into their smaller subunits?

a)

Dehydration synthesis

b)

Hydrolysis

c)

Transcription

d)

Translation

35.

Which macromolecule commonly contains phosphorus?

a)

Carbohydrates

b)

Proteins

c)

Nucleic acids

d)

Lipids

36.

The building blocks of proteins are:

a)

Amino acids

b)

Nucleotides

c)

Monosaccharides

d)

Fatty acids

37.

The building blocks of nucleic acids are:

a)

Amino acids

b)

Nucleotides

c)

Monosaccharides

d)

Fatty acids

38.

What are the four main types of macromolecules required by living organisms?

a)

Sugars, fats, minerals, water

b)

Proteins, lipids, carbohydrates, nucleic acids

c)

Vitamins, enzymes, water, sugars

d)

Amino acids, minerals, vitamins, nucleotides

39.

What is the main function of carbohydrates in living organisms?

a)

Storing genetic information

b)

Providing energy

c)

Catalyzing chemical reactions

d)

Building cell membranes

40.

Proteins are composed of which elements?

a)

Carbon, hydrogen, oxygen, nitrogen

b)

Carbon, hydrogen, nitrogen, sulfur

c)

Carbon, nitrogen, phosphorus, hydrogen

d)

Carbon, sulfur, oxygen, hydrogen

41.

How are macromolecules formed?

a)

Through dehydration synthesis (condensation) reactions

b)

Through hydrolysis reactions

c)

Through nucleotide base pairing

d)

Through oxidation-reduction reactions

42.

Which macromolecules typically contain nitrogen?

a)

Carbohydrates

b)

Proteins

c)

Nucleic acids

d)

Lipids

43.

Which macromolecule often contains sulfur?

a)

Carbohydrates

b)

Proteins

c)

Nucleic acids

d)

Lipids

44.

What are the primary functions of proteins in living organisms?

a)

Long-term energy storage

b)

Transmitting genetic information

c)

Catalyzing chemical reactions

d)

Providing structural support

45.

What significant role do lipids play in?

a)

Storing and transmitting genetic information

b)

Acting as enzymes in metabolic reactions

c)

Providing immediate energy

d)

Forming cell membranes and insulation

46.

Which of the following is a function of nucleic acids in living organisms?

a)

Storing and transmitting genetic information

b)

Catalyzing metabolic reactions

c)

Providing immediate energy

d)

Forming cell membranes

47.

Match the following monomers with the correct polymer as stated in the 1.3 video.

a)

Monosaccharide

1.

Carbohydrate

b)

Amino acid

2.

Protein

c)

fatty acid

3.

lipids

d)

Nucleotide

4.

nucleic acid

48.

Match the following:

a)

1.

A dehydration synthesis creates proteins

b)

2.

Proteins can undergo hydrolysis reaction

c)

3.

Dehydration synthesis makes carbohydrate

d)

4.

Catabolism

49.

Which of the following is common feature of the illustrated reactions showing the linking of monomers to form macromolecules?

a)

A. Two identical monomers are joined by a covalent bond.

b)

B. Two different monomers are joined by a covalent bond.

c)

C. Monomers are joined by a covalent bond, and a water molecule is produced.

d)

D. Monomers are joined by ionic bonds, and a water molecule is produced.

50.

Which of the following is an accurate description of the process shown in Figure 1 ?

a)

A. The linking of amino acids with an ionic bond as an initial step in the protein synthesis process.

b)

B. The formation of a more complex carbohydrate with the covalent bonding of two simple sugars.

c)

C. The hydrolysis of amino acids with the breaking of covalent bonds with the release of water.

d)

D. The formation of a covalent peptide bond in a dehydration synthesis reaction.

51.

Which statement is the most accurate description of the reaction shown in Figure 1?

a)

A. It represents monomers linked by dehydration synthesis.

b)

B. It represents a polypeptide chain that folds to form the tertiary structure.

c)

C. It represents a polypeptide chain that is denatured into the primary structure.

d)

D. It represents a polypeptide chain that is broken down through a hydrolysis reaction.

52.

Figure 1. Amino acids are linked through the formation of peptide bonds.

As shown in Figure 1, an amino acid must have which of the following properties in order to be incorporated into a polypeptide?

a)

A. The ability to remain stable in the presence of water molecules.

b)

B. An R-group

that is compatible with the R-group of the last amino acid incorporated.

c)

C. A central carbon atom that reacts with a nitrogen atom to form the peptide bond

d)

D. The ability to form a covalent bond with both its NH2

group and its COOH

  • group.

53.

Dehydration with nucleotides form what?

a)

Carbohydrate

b)

Nucleic Acid

c)

Protein

d)

Triglyceride

54.

Process of forming bonds by removing water molecules

a)

Dehydration

b)

Hydrolysis

55.

What is formed from hydrolysis of proteins?

a)

Amino acids

b)

Glycerol & fatty acids

c)

Monosaccharides

d)

Nucleotides

56.

The process of breaking bonds by splitting water

a)

Dehydration

b)

Hydrolysis 

57.
DNA and RNA are examples of ___________.
a)
Carbohydrates
b)
Lipids
c)
Proteins
d)
Nucleic Acids
58.
Waxes, oils and fats are examples of ___________.
a)
Carbohydrates
b)
Lipids
c)
Proteins
d)
Nucleic Acids
59.
Which type of biological macromolecule are enzymes?
a)
Protein
b)
Carbohydrate
c)
Lipid
d)
Nucleic Acid
60.
What is the function of nucleic acids?
a)
Store and transmit genetic information
b)
Store energy (long-term)
c)
Store energy (short-term)
d)
Build skin, hair, nails, and muscles
61.
Which macromolecule stores energy, insulates us, and makes up the cell membrane?
a)
lipids
b)
proteins
c)
carbohydrates
d)
nucleic acids
62.
Examples of which biological macromolecule include glucose, fructose, starch, and glycogen?
a)
Lipids
b)
Carbohydrates
c)
Nucleic Acids
d)
Proteins
63.
Why are macromolecules also known as "polymers?"
a)
 Many organisms have macromolecules.
b)
They are large molecules added together. 
c)
There are many types of macromolecules. 
d)
They are large molecules made up of many monomers.
64.
__________________ provide us with quick energy, while _________________ are our secondary energy source.
a)
Lipids, proteins
b)
Carbohydrates, nucleic acids
c)
Proteins, carbohydrates
d)
Carbohydrates, lipids
65.

What are the building blocks (or monomers) of proteins?

a)

Nucleotides

b)

Monosaccharides

c)

Amino Acids

d)

Glycerols

66.

What are the building blocks (or monomers) of proteins?

a)

Nucleotides

b)

Monosaccharides

c)

Amino Acids

d)

Glycerols

67.

Which of the structures below shows a protein?

a)
b)
c)
d)
68.

Which of the structures below shows a nucleic acid?

a)
b)
c)
d)
69.

Which of the structures below shows a lipid?

a)
b)
c)
d)
70.

Which of the structures below shows a carbohydrate?

a)
b)
c)
d)