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The Chemistry of Life of The Chemistry of Life Assessments of CK 12 Biology Quizzes and Test S v5 8bm s1
The Chemistry of Life of The Chemistry of Life Assessments of CK 12 Biology Quizzes and Test S v5 8bm s1
The Chemistry of Life of The Chemistry of Life Assessments of CK 12 Biology Quizzes and Test S v5 8bm s1
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C HAPTER
Chapter Test
Name___________________ Class______________ Date________
Multiple Choice
Circle the letter of the correct choice.
1. Which statement about atoms is false?
a.
b.
c.
d.
oxygen
water
iron
hydrogen
proteins.
lipids.
carbohydrates.
fats.
amino acids.
fatty acids.
nucleotides.
saccharides.
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c. nitrogen bases.
d. backbones.
8. Which chemical reactions require activation energy to occur?
a.
b.
c.
d.
H2 O
H3 O+
OH
H+
10. All of the following statements are true about bases, except:
a.
b.
c.
d.
True or False
Write true if the statement is true or false if the statement is false.
_______ 11. Organisms use carbohydrates and lipids to store energy.
_______ 12. Adenine always binds with guanine.
_______ 13. The primary structure of proteins is a double helix.
_______ 14. Proteins have many functions.
_______ 15. The burning of methane is an endothermic reaction.
_______ 16. Most of Earths water is found in lakes and large rivers.
_______ 17. A solution has the same composition throughout.
_______ 18. Bleach is an example of a strong acid.
_______ 19. Enzymes need acids and bases in order to work.
_______ 20. Water is involved in most biochemical reactions.
Fill in the Blanks
Fill in the blank with the term that best completes the sentence.
21. A chemical ____________ is a force that holds together the atoms in a molecule.
22. A chemical ____________ is a process that changes some chemical substances into others.
23. A substance that starts a chemical reaction is a(n) ____________.
24. A substance that results from a chemical reaction is a(n) ____________.
25. Exothermic reactions in organisms are called ____________ reactions.
26. Endothermic reactions in organisms are called ____________ reactions.
27. A(n) ____________ is a protein that speeds up a biochemical reaction.
28. A difference in electrical charge between two parts of the same molecule is termed ____________.
29. The type of bond that forms between water molecules is a(n) ____________ bond.
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