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Biology Chapter 2 Review

Total questions: 31

Worksheet time: 21mins

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Class
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1.

The major subatomic particles that make up an atom are:

a)

Protons, neutrons, and electrons

b)

Molecules, ions, and atoms

c)

Quarks, leptons, and bosons

d)

Photons, gluons, and neutrinos

2.

Isotopes of an element have the same chemical properties because:

a)

they have the same number of electrons

b)

they have different numbers of protons

c)

they have different numbers of neutrons

d)

they have different atomic numbers

3.

The differences between ionic bonds and covalent bonds are:

a)

Ionic bonds involve the transfer of electrons, while covalent bonds involve the sharing of electrons.

b)

Ionic bonds involve the sharing of electrons, while covalent bonds involve the transfer of electrons.

c)

Both ionic and covalent bonds involve the sharing of electrons only.

d)

Ionic bonds and covalent bonds both involve the transfer of electrons only.

4.

A molecule is said to be “polar” when:

a)

it has an uneven distribution of electrical charge.

b)

it has an equal distribution of electrical charge.

c)

it contains only one type of atom.

d)

it cannot form bonds with other molecules.

5.

Water is such a good solvent because:

a)

it is a polar molecule, allowing it to dissolve many substances

b)

it is nonpolar and does not interact with other molecules

c)

it has a high density, making it absorb substances easily

d)

it is always found in a solid state

6.

A buffer is important to cells because:

a)

It helps maintain a stable pH in the cell environment.

b)

It provides energy for cellular processes.

c)

It transports oxygen throughout the cell.

d)

It breaks down waste products in the cell.

7.

The properties of carbon that explain its ability to form different large and complex structures are:

a)

Its ability to form four covalent bonds, bond with many elements, and create chains and rings

b)

Its inability to bond with other elements

c)

Its low reactivity and inability to form chains

d)

Its tendency to form only ionic bonds

8.

Which of the following lists the four major categories of macromolecules and describes their basic structures and primary functions?

a)

Carbohydrates, lipids, proteins, nucleic acids; each has a unique structure and function in living organisms.

b)

Sugars, salts, acids, bases; all provide energy for cells.

c)

Vitamins, minerals, water, fiber; all are used for building cell walls.

d)

Enzymes, hormones, antibodies, pigments; all are types of proteins.

9.

Changes that occur to chemical bonds during a chemical reaction include:

a)

Bonds are broken and new bonds are formed.

b)

Bonds remain unchanged throughout the reaction.

c)

Only new bonds are formed, no bonds are broken.

d)

Only bonds are broken, no new bonds are formed.

10.

The change in energy of a chemical reaction predicts whether or not the reaction will occur because:

a)

A reaction is likely to occur if it results in a decrease in energy.

b)

A reaction is likely to occur if it results in an increase in energy.

c)

Energy change has no effect on whether a reaction will occur.

d)

A reaction will only occur if there is no change in energy.

11.

The role of enzymes is to:

a)

Speed up chemical reactions in living things without being consumed

b)

Slow down chemical reactions in living things

c)

Provide energy for chemical reactions in living things

d)

Change the products of chemical reactions in living things

12.

Match the following macromolecule to its function

a)

short term energy

1.

carbohydrate

b)

long term energy storage

2.

lipid

c)

stores genetic information

3.

nucleic acid

d)

control the rate of a reaction and regulate cell processes

4.

protein

13.

In the atom, which particles are in constant motion around the nucleus?

a)

protons

b)

protons and neutrons

c)

neutrons

d)

electrons

14.

Which type of bonds holds two or more water molecules together?

a)

covalent bonds

b)

van den Waals forces

c)

hydrogen bonds

d)

ionic bonds

15.

Which type of macromolecule stores genetic information?

a)

carbohydrates

b)

proteins

c)

lipids

d)

nucleic acids

16.

Which type of macromolecule regulates cell processes or transports material into and out of cells?

a)

carbohydrates

b)

lipids

c)

proteins

d)

nucleic acids

17.

Which are catalysts of reactions in living things?

a)

enzymes

b)

lipids

c)

carbohydrates

d)

substrates

18.

What changes during a chemical reaction between two compounds?

a)

number of atoms

b)

chemical bonds

c)

total mass

d)

total energy

19.

Which is a primary function of glucose molecules?

a)

to make up the structure of cell membranes

b)

to act as a catalyst for chemical reactions

c)

to encode genetic information

d)

to provide energy for cell activities

20.

What structural feature does glucose share with larger carbohydrates?

a)

a ratio of 1 carbon atom to 2 hydrogen atoms to 1 oxygen atom

b)

the presence of double covalent bonds between carbon atoms

c)

strong bonds between carbon atoms that cannot be broken

d)

ionic bonds between carbon atoms and oxygen atoms

21.

Roger is comparing a model of a sugar molecule to a model of an amino acid. Which of the following evidence statements would be supported by the two models?

a)

Sugars and amino acids are made of exactly the same elements

b)

Sugars and amino acids have the same structure

c)

Sugars and amino acids are made of the same elements except amino acids also contain nitrogen

d)

Sugars and amino acids are made of the same elements except sugars also contain phosphorus

22.

Many cells make and use an enzyme, called catalase, to facilitate the decomposition of hydrogen peroxide (H2O2). The products of the decomposition are hydrogen (H2) and oxygen (O2).

What is the effect of catalase on the decomposition of hydrogen peroxide?

a)

It decreases the activation energy needed to start the reaction

b)

It decreases the total energy released by the reaction

c)

It increases the total energy absorbed by the reaction

d)

It changes the ratio of the amounts of the two products

23.

Many cells make and use an enzyme, called catalase, to facilitate the decomposition of hydrogen peroxide (H2O2). The products of the decomposition are hydrogen (H2) and oxygen (O2).

Which of these changes to the cell would cause the greatest reduction in the activity of catalase?

a)

a decrease in the concentration of hydrogen and oxygen

b)

an increase in the concentration of hydrogen peroxide

c)

an increase or decrease in pH beyond normal range

d)

a return of pH to the normal range

24.

Water has many special properties, such as a high heat capacity and cohesive behavior. Which of the following best explains why water has these properties?

a)

The atoms of a water molecule are held together by ionic bonds

b)

Water is polar and forms hydrogen bonds

c)

Water is a weak acid and acts as a buffer

d)

Water molecules join together to form polymers

25.

Lee and Marisol are conducting a science experiment to identify different kinds of macromolecules in food. They prepare the following table to help them remember the chemical reactions that indicate the presence of each type of macromolecule they’re studying.

Suppose that one of the substances they’re testing turns bright red when they add a few drops of Sudan stain. What is the basic molecular structure of the substance?

a)

glycerol combined with long chains of fatty acids

b)

strings of amino acids held together with peptide bonds

c)

short carbon chain or ring in which the ratio of carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen is 1:2:1

d)

polymer made up of many monosaccharides

26.

The diagram shows the chemical structure of a nucleotide. How does a polymer of nucleotides encode genetic information?

a)

by the sequence of nitrogenous bases

b)

by the sequence of 5-carbon sugars

c)

by attaching sulfur groups to the phosphate groups

d)

by attaching carbohydrates to the 5-carbon sugars

27.

A cellular enzyme is effectively deactivated by an increase in temperature of 10°C. Which is the most likely mechanism of the deactivation?

a)

The enzyme, which is a carbohydrate, breaks apart into glucose molecules

b)

The enzyme, which is a protein, breaks apart into individual amino acids

c)

The enzyme changes shape and is no longer able to bind the substrate

d)

The enzyme reacts with the substrate to produce side products

28.

Which observation directly illustrates the adhesive properties of water?

a)

water droplets forming beads on a waxy surface

b)

ice floating on liquid water

c)

a body of water changing temperature slower than the surrounding air

d)

the water surface forming a U-shape inside a glass tube

29.

Match the following term to its definition

a)

energy input that is needed for a reaction to begin

1.

activation energy

b)

substance that speeds up the rate of a chemical reaction

2.

catalyst

c)

protein catalyst that speeds up the rate of specific biological reactions

3.

enzyme

d)

reactant of an enzyme-catalyzed reaction

4.

substrate

30.

Organize these options into the right categories

Categorize the following

short term energy storage

breads & pastas

fruits

glucose

long term energy storage

form biological membranes

oils & waxes

control rate of reactions

regulate cell processes

enzymes

amino acids

fatty acids

monosaccharides

DNA

stores genetic information

nucleotide

carboydrates
lipids
proteins
nucleic acids
31.

Match the following term to its definition

a)

small chemical unit that makes up a polymer

1.

monomer

b)

molecule composed of many monomers; makes up macromolecules

2.

polymer

c)

attraction between molecules of the same substance

3.

cohesion

d)

force of attraction between different kinds of molecules

4.

adhesion