SBI 4U: Biochemistry Quiz September 20th, 2013

Name: /10 Part I: Multiple Choice

/ 10 Part II: Short Answer
Section: / 6 Part III: Identification
/ 9 Part IV: Long Answer

K _____ / 29 A _____ / 3 C _____ / 3

Part I – Multiple Choice. Write your answers below. Do not write on the question sheet. [10
K]

1. 2. 3. 4. 5.

6. 7. 8. 9. 10.

Part II – Short Answer. Read the question, answer in the provided space [10 K]

1. What term describes a carbon chain that contains one or more double bonds, such that
it can form additional bonds? Name (or draw) an example.

Term: ___________________ [1 K]

Example: _________________ [1 K]

2. In the following reaction, identify which compound is being reduced, and which
compound is being oxidized.

C6H12O6 + 6 O2 → 6 CO2 + 6 H2O

Compound being reduced: _____________________ [1 K]

Compound being oxidized: _____________________ [1 K]

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3. Why is the carbonyl group not involved in condensation/hydrolysis reactions? Answer in

no more than two sentences. [2 K]

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4. What do hydrophobic interactions tend to cause to happen? [1 K]

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5. Molecules can behave as acids or bases depending on their environment. Select one
molecule and give an example of it behaving as a base and behaving as an acid.

Molecule: ____________ Acts as a base in: _____________ [1 K]

Acts as an acid in: _____________ [1 K]

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6. Provide an example of a non-polar molecule that contains partial positive and partial
negative charges.

Molecule: ______________________ [1 K]

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Part III – Identification. Circle functional group in each molecule, identify it by name,
and list its properties. You must identify five different functional groups for full marks (don’t
pick the same group twice). One knowledge mark per identification and description.
Molecule Name of Characteristics or Properties
Functional Group

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Part IV – Extended Response: Answer the following question. Marks will be given for
demonstration of knowledge, ability to use new information, and clarity of the response.
question. [3 K, 3 A, 3 C]

1. In metabolic acidosis a physiological breakdown causes the body to either produce too
much acid or to not remove enough acid via the kidneys. The result is a lowered blood
pH. The body will respond to this condition in two ways: first through the bicarbonate
buffering system and second by increased breathing. Explain first how the bicarbonate
buffering system will work to increase blood pH, and second why the body would
increase breathing.

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Part V – Bonus [1 K]

Q: In what year does Captain Kirk discover the Horta?

A: _________________________
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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTIONS

DO NOT WRITE ON THIS BOOKLET

Identify the choice that best completes the statement or

answers the question, and record it on the answer sheet.
1. A hydrophobic molecule

(a) is non-polar.

(b) combines with water easily.

(c) dissolves into ions with water.

(d) forms hydrogen bonds.

(e) is polar.

2. Condensation reactions involve

(a) production of salt and water.

(b) evaporation of water in an aqueous solution.

(c) the breaking of water.

(d) decomposition of a large molecule.

(e) synthesis of bonds.

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3. Oxidation reduction reactions involve

(a) the movement of charge on a large ion.

(b) the transfer of electrons.

(c) the transfer of protons.

(d) the transfer of H+ ions.

(e) none of the above.

4. A functional group is

(a) a complex molecule made of repeating units.

(b) a nonpolar segment.

(c) many monomers linked together.

(d) a cluster of atoms that behave in a certain way.

(e) all of the above.

5. Water is a polar covalent molecule. This means that

(a) electrons are shared unequally.

(b) electrons are less attracted to the hydrogen nucleus.

(c) oxygen is more electronegative.

(d) hydrogen is partially charged.

(e) all of the above.

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6. Intermolecular forces include

(a) covalent bonds.

(b) ionic bonds.

(c) hydrogen bonds.

(d) polar covalent bonds.

(e) valence electrons.

7. A common characteristic of all functional groups is

(a) size.

(b) location.

(c) polarity.

(d) negative charge.

(e) all of the above.

8. Most functional groups contain

(a) C

(b) O

(c) S

(d) Mg

(e) N
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9. Which of these functional groups is polar, basic?

(a) hydroxyl.

(b) carbonyl.

(c) carboxyl.

(d) amino.

(e) phosphate.

10. An acid

(a) increases the concentration of H+ in water.

(b) loses electrons in water.

(c) transfers electrons to water molecules.

(d) maintains optimum pH ranges.

(e) raises the pH level of an aqueous solution.

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