BioChem 210 Module 1 Exam - Portage Learning

BioChem 210 Module 1 Exam - Portage Learning

1.      True or False: According to the Module, a compound with a molecular mass of 1,000 g/mol is considered a

macromolecule.:

2.      True or False: Biomolecules can have only two functional groups.:

3.      True or False: The following functional group is an alcohol.:

4.      True or False: In a eukaryotic cell, the organelles called

           peroxisomes       serve       the       purpose       of       digesting

macromolecules.

5.      True or False: Carbon dioxide has a linear molecular shape AND has a bond angle of 109.5 degrees

6.      Of the following, ____________ is not a property of carbon.:

7.      Which of the following is an element not typically found in living organisms?:

8.      _____________ is a functional group found in carbohydrates.:

9.      The following functional group is an example of _________.:

10.  A ___________ is a chemical formula that does NOT show the C-H and C-C bonds.:

11.  A collection of two or more macromolecules uniting is called a _______.: -

12.  An organic compound with this structure, C=C, contains a ________ functional group.:

13.  Scientists refer to ________ as the "super glue" of the chemistry.:

14.  What molecule is most important for energy storage in cells?:

15.  What would be the approximate size of a human cell?

16.  For propane, there ________ carbon and ________hydrogen atoms.:

17.  For an organic compound, which structure is the most

efficient to draw?:

18.  When writing an organic functional group, scientists often write an "R" as part of the structure. What does the R indicate?:

19.  According to the module, the study of Non-carbon compounds is referred 

____.:

20.  Which of the following is not a functional group discussed in this module?:

21.  Which number would be closest to the approximate number of ribosomes in an E. coli cell?:

22.  Which of the following would most likely have a cell wall?:

23.  Eukaryotes have molecules that provide protective structural.

This network is called the _____________.

24.  The molecule linked to the medical condition of gout is __________.

25.  About how many different elements are found in living organisms?

26. (Short response) Explain the common similarity in all prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells. Give a brief explanation of the similarity

27.           (Short response) Would scientists be more likely to find an element such as O in a biomolecule, or W? Explain which she would more likely find in biological molecule and give specific physical/chemical properties.:

(Short response) What element is the basis for life? Describe at least two properties of this element that permit it to serve the basis for life.: (Short response) How does organic chemistry differ from inorganic chemistry?:

28.           (Short response) Biochemists study the communication within and among organisms. According to the module, what are two other aspects of living organisms that biochemists study?: