BIO 1401: BIOMOLECULES AND CELLS - MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTIONS

1. Ribosomes are found in …

1. bacterial cells.
2. eukaryotic cells.
3. chloroplasts.
4. mitochondria.
5. All 1, 2, 3 and 4 above
6. I do not know.

2. Which of the following organelle is synthesised in the nucleolus?

1. Lysosome
2. DNA
3. Vesicle
4. Ribosome
5. Mesosome
6. I do not know.

3. Repackaging of cellular products in the cytoplasm takes place in the …

1. Golgi apparatus.
2. chloroplasts.
3. vacuoles.
4. endoplasmic reticulum
5. vesicles.
6. I do not know.

4. Respiration in a palisade cell takes place in the …

1. cytoplasm.
2. mitochondria.
3. vacuole.
4. membrane system.
5. chloroplast.
6. I do not know.

5. The common feature about all cells is that they have ...
1. a cell wall.
2. a phospholipid bilayer
3. a nucleus.
4. lysosomes.
5. nuclear pores.
6. I do not know

6. Identify the incorrect statement(s).

1. The nucleoid is the location of DNA in bacteria.
2. DNA is present in all types of living cells.
3. Plasmids are of RNA material.
4. Cytoplasm has a cytoskeleton.
5. All the above.
6. I do not know.

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7. Which of the following is not a characteristic of eukaryotes?
1. cell wall
2. DNA
3. nucleoid
4. cell membrane
5. cytoskeleton
6. I do not know.

8. Glycoproteins …
1. are a source of nutrition for bacterial cells.
2. form part of the rough endoplasmic reticulum.
3. are passage molecules in the plasmamembrane.
4. are modified in the endoplasmic reticulum.
5. form part of the outer membrane system.
6. I do not know.

9. In some prokaryotes the functions of eukaryotic cells are performed by …

1. vesicles.
2. lysosomes.
3. plasma membrane.
4. mitochondria.
5. nucleoli.
6. I do not know.

10. Ribosomes are found …

1. only in the nucleolus.
2. in the cytoplasm.
3. attached to the smooth endoplasmic reticulum.
4. only in eukaryotic cells.
5. both 2 and 3 above.
6 I do not know.

11. Which of the following statements is correct about the plasmamembrane?

1. It is composed of lipids, carbohydrates, proteins in varying proportions.
2. It allows polar molecules to pass freely.
3. Lipids need to be assisted by proteins to pass.
4. It is unaffected by temperatures beyond 40 oC.
5. It does not interact with the cytoplasmic fluid.
6. I do not know

12. Which type of protein in the plasma membrane has carbohydrate attached to it so that cells can
be distinguished from each other?
1. cell recognition protein.
2. channel protein.
3. carrier protein.
4. enzymic protein.
5. receptor protein.
6. I do not know.

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13. Which of the following is the sedimentation constant of a prokaryotic ribosome?
1. 30S.
2. 40S
3. 50S
4. 60S
5. 70S
6. I do not know

14. When a molecule loses a hydrogen atom, that molecule is said to be …

1. oxidized.
2. reduced.
3. hydrolysed.
4. hydrated.
5. protonated.
6. I do not know.

15. Chemical properties of atoms are determined by …

1. protons.
2. electrons.
3. both 1 and 2.
4. nucleus.
5. neutrons.
6. I do not know

15. An atom has a mass number of 23 and atomic number 11. The number of protons are ...
1. 11
2. 12
1. 23
2. 46
3. 44
4. I do not know

16. The s and p shells of an atom are full. Its atomic number is …
1. 10
2. 20
3. 5
4. 15
5. 25
6. I do not know

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17. Which of the following is correct about the Carbon-12 atom?
electrons protons neutrons.
(a) 6 6 6
(b) 6 12 6
(c) 12 6 6
(d) 18 6 6
(e) 6 6 12

1. (a)
2. (d)
3. (c)
4. (c), (b) and (e)
5. None
6. I do not know.

18. An element has an electronic configuration of 2, 8, 6. Its valency is ...

1. 1
2. 7
3. 15
4. 2
5. 17
6. I do not know

19. Atoms are electrically neutral under normal circumstances because they have …
1. have an equal number of charged and noncharged particles.
2. have neutrons in their nuclei.
3. have an equal number of negatively and positively charged particles.
4. have an equal number of neutrons and protons.
5. have more neutrons than electrons.
6. I do not know.

20. Which one of the following statements about positive ions is correct?
1. They are also known as cations.
2. They are formed when electrons are removed from atoms.
3. They are smaller than the atom from which they were formed.
4. They attract negative ions.
5. All the above statements.
6. I do not know.

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21. Which of the following statements about sodium chloride is correct?
1. It is soluble in water.
2. It has a melting point.
3. It is brittle.
4. It conducts electricity at room temperature.
5. All the above except 4
6. I do not know.

22. van der Waals forces are …

1. ionic bond interactions.
2. hydrogen bonds.
3. covalent bonds.
4. sudden dipole-induced forces.
5. hydrophobic interactions.
6. I do not know.

23. Which one of the following is not true of water?

1. In ice each water molecule is bonded to four others.
2. Water molecules have a high melting point due to intermolecular hydrogen bonding.
3. Water has intermolecular adhesive forces.
4. Water has a lot of hydroxyl groups.
5. Water is a solid at room temperature.
6. I do not know.

24. The valence electrons of representative elements are …

1. the ones that are of chemical importance.
2. in s orbitals only.
3. located closest to the nucleus.
4. in any p orbital.
5. in p orbitals located closest to the nucleus.
6. I do not know.

25. Polar refers to …

1. bonds that have an even distribution of charge.
2. the formation of uneven size ions.
3. bonds that have an uneven distribution of electrons.
4. atoms with the same electronegativity in a molecule.
5. double bonds in a molecule.
6. I do not know.

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26. Which kinds of bonding can be found in a sample of water?
1. Nonpolar covalent bonds only.
2. Hydrogen bonds only.
3. polar covalent and hydrogen bonds.
4. Ionic and nonpolar bonds
5. Hydrophilic interactions.
6. I do not know.

27. When an ionic compound is dissolved in water …

1. ions dissociate in water.
2. the compound gets hydrolysed.
3. the compound gets hydrated.
4. ions get surrounded by water.
5. 1 and 4 are correct
6. I do not know.

28. Which of the following is an accurate description of the phospholipid bilayer in cell membranes?
1. It is made up of two layers of phospholipid polymers.
2. It is made up of two layers of phospholipid molecules with the tails pointing away from each
other.
3. It is made up of two layers of phospholipid molecules with their tails interacting with water.
4. It is made up of phospholipid molecules with their heads interacting with water.
5. It is made up of one layer of phospholipid molecules with the tails interacting with each other
6. I do not know.

29. Which of the following statements is true regarding the phospholipid bilayer in cell membranes?
1. Water and ions are unable to cross the bilayer due to the charges present in the head groups.
2. Water and ions are unable to cross the bilayer due the hydrophobic tails of the phospholipid
molecules.
3. Water and ions are encouraged to cross the bilayer by interacting with the charges present in
the head groups.
4. The molecules in the bilayer are fluid, and so the cell membrane is porous allowing the
passage of ions and water across the cell membrane.
5. Water and ions are able to cross the bilayer due to the charges present in the head groups.
6. I do not know.

30. A disaccharide formed by a β1-4 linkage is …

1. lactose.
2. glycogen.
3. starch.
4. maltose.
5. cellulose.
6. I do not know

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31. Which of the following molecules is (are) not carbohydrate?
1. C3H7O2N
2. C3H8O3
3. C12H24O12
4. C13H26O2
5. 1, 2 and 4
6. I do not know

32. Which of the following molecules is a triose sugar?

1. Ribose
2. Glucose
3. Fructose
4. Glyceraldehyde
5. Galactose
6. I do not know.

33. The number of isometric carbon in glucose is …

1. one.
2. two.
3. three.
4. four.
5. five.
6. I do not know.

34. A ketotetrose is a …
1. Four carbon molecule with a double bond on carbon one.
2. Three carbon molecule with its carbonyl group at carbon one.
3. Three carbon-ketose carbohydrate.
4. Four carbon-aldehyde carbohydrate.
5. sugar sometimes referred to simply as an aldo sugar.
6. I do not know

35. Starch is composed of two polymers, …, which is … chain, and …., which is …
1. amylose; unbranched; amylopectin; branched.
2. Amylase; unbranded; amylose; branched.
3. Amylose; branched; amylopectin; unbranched.
4. amylopectin; unbranched; amylase; branched.
5. Two of the above are correct.
6. I do not know

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36. Which of the following statements is true about sucrose?
1. It is a reducing sugar.
2. It is a reducing sugar after hydrolysis.
3. It is a reducing sugar because of its reactive C-2.
4. It is a non-reducing sugar because of is asymmetric C-1
5. It is both a reducing and non-reducing sugar.
6. I do not know

37. If you remove all the functional groups from an organic molecule so that it has only carbon and
hydrogen atoms, the molecule becomes a … molecule.
1. carbohydrate
2. carbony
3. carboxyl
4. hydrocarbon
5. fatty acid
6. I do not know.

38. When glucose is converted into a polysaccharide, that polysaccharide would be …

1. inert.
2. insoluble.
3. polymer of glucose.
4. compact.
5. all 1, 2, 3 and 4.
6. I do not know.

39. Identify the group of sugars fructose belongs.

1. Aldohexoses
2. Aldopentoses
3. Ketohexoses
4. Ketopentoses
5. Aldotrioses
6. I do not know.
7.
40. The complex polysaccharide that is digested to the monosaccharide, glucose, and is found in
vegetables, fruits, and grains is called ….
1. maltose
2. starch
3. glycogen
4. cellulose
5. collagen
6. I do not know.

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41. Which one of the following would not be a nutrient?
1. Water
2. Starch
3. cholesterol
4. cellulose
5. collagen
6. I do not know.

42. Which of the following statements is correct?

1. Fatty acids combine with glycerol to form triglycerides and water.
2. Fatty acids combine with glycerol to form lipids.
3. One fatty acid combines with 2 glycerol molecules to release 2 water molecules.
4. One fatty acid combines with 3 glycerol molecules to release 3 water molecules.
5. Three fatty acids combine with 1 glycerol molecule to release 1 water molecule.
6. I do not know.

43. Complementarity of nitrogenous bases plays a major role in the structure of…
1. Proteins
2. Lipids
3. DNA
4. RNA
5. Both 3 and 4 above.

44. Which of the following functions are associated with lipids.

1. Cell membrane structural components
2. Vitamins
3. Major source of energy
4. Food reserves
5. All the above
6. I do not know.

45. Bubbling hydrogen gas through a saturated lipid causes the lipid to become …
1. solid and more unsaturated .
2. solid and unsaturated.
3. oily and more liquid.
4. more solid.
5. None of the above.
6. I do not know.

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46. Which of the following terms refers to enzyme structure.
1. primary structure
2. secondary structure
3. tertiary structure
4. quaternary structure
5. All 1, 2, 3 and 4.
6. I do not know

47. Cysteine contains a S-H functional group, so the strongest possible interaction will be a (n) …
1. ionic bond.
2. disulphide bond.
3. van der Waals interactions.
4. hydrophobic interactions.
5. Options 3 and 4.
6. I do not know

48. Which of the following statements is incorrect regarding transport protiens?

1. They are present in cell membranes.
2. They serve to carry non-polar molecules across the hydrophobic cell membranes.
3. They are required to transport amino acids across cell membranes.
4. They are required to transport hydrophilic steroids across cell membranes.
5. They help to transport ionic molecules across the cell membrane.
6. I do not know.

49. Amino acids are identified by their …

1. carboxylic groups.
2. side chains.
3. Amine ends.
4. α-carbons.
5. peptide bonds.
6. I do not know.

50. Apart from peptide bonds secondary structures are maintained by …

1. covalent bonds.
2. hydrogen bonds
3. di-sulphide bonds
4. hydophobic interactions
5. 2 to 4 types of bonds.
6. I do not know.

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51. An amino acid exists as a zwitterion ion at pH of 4. What would happen when it is placed in an
basic medium? The amino acid …
1. Becomes positively charged.
2. Becomes negatively charged.
3. Continues to be a dipolar.
4. Develops a neutral charge.
5. Develops a positive charge on the carboxylic group.
6. I do not know

52. Amino acids found in proteins all have the following features …
1. A are D amino acids.
2. All are L amino acids.
3. All are α amino acids.
4. All are β amino acids.
5. Half are D and half are L amino acids.
6. I do not know.

53. The two protein chains in insulin are held together by...
1. ionic bridges.
2. hydrophobic interactions.
3. disulphide linkages.
4. hydrogen bonds.
5. van der Waals forces.
6. I do not know.

52. All the following are non-covalent interactions important in maintaining secondary, tertiary and
quaternary aspects of amino acids except …
1. Hydrogen bonding along the backbone.
2. Sulphur to sulphur bonds.
3. Hydrophobic interactions between R groups.
4. Hydrogen bonding between R groups.
5. Van der Waals linkages.
6. I do not know.

53. The β pleated sheet is an example of a…

1. Secondary structure.
2. Tertiary structure.
3. Quaternary structure.
4. Primary structure.
5. haemoglobin
6. I do not know.

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54. When the hydroxyl group on carbon five is replaced by a phosphate group the molecules
(i) – (iv) will become …

1. nucleotides
2. nucleosides
3. nucleic acids
4. deoxyriboses
5. RNA repeating units
6. I do not know.

55. To which of the following bases does uracil form hydrogen bonds in DNA?
1. guanine
2. cytosine
3. thymine
4. adenine
5. None of the above.
6. I do not know.

56. Mitochondria are capable of self-replication because they …

1. are able to generate their own energy.
2. are much larger than the nucleus.
3. store sufficient amounts of enzymes and RNA.
4. contain DNA and appropriate enzymes.
5. are a eukaryotic organelle.
6. I do not know.

57. A DNA strand has … ester bond(s) between … nucleotides.

1. One; two
2. Two; two
3. Three; tree
4. Three; two
5. one; three
6. I do not know.

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58. In nucleotides, the phosphate group is attached to the ... carbon of the sugar.
1. 5'
2. 4'
3. 3'
4. 2'
5. 1'
6. I do not know.

59. In nucleic acid, the bases are always attached to the … carbon of the sugar.
1. 1'
2. 2'
3. 3'
4. 4'
5. 5'
6. I do not know.

60. In synthesis of a polymer of a nucleic acid, the phosphate group is attached to the … carbon of
a sugar.
1. 1'
2. 2'
3. 3'
4. 4'
5. 5'
6. I do not know.

61. Hydrogen bonds are ...

1. only formed between different hydrogen atoms.

2. also form between nitrogen and oxygen atoms of different molecules.
3. formed between hydrogen atoms and any positively charged atoms.
4. formed between oxygen and any positively charged atoms.
5. None of the above.
6. I do not know.

62. Choose the correct statement.

1. van der Waals forces are stronger than hydrophobic interactions.

2. Hydrophobic solutes are insoluble in hydrophobic solvents.
3. Hydrophobic substances are soluble in water because it is a universal solvent.
4. The two lipid layers in cell membranes are stabilize by hydrophilic interactions
5. The hydrophilic parts of cell membranes are directed towards the cytoplasm.
6. I do not know.

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63. Choose the correct statement.
1. Water has a relatively high specific heat capacity.
2. The specific heat capacity of water is influenced by hydrogen bonds.
3. The temperature fluctuations in living organisms have a narrow range.
4. Water has a relatively high latent heat of vaporization.
5. All the above are correct.
6. I do not know.

64. Choose the correct statement.

1. Deoxyribose is a pentose sugar which can form a pyranose ring.
2. Deoxyribose is a triose sugar which can form a furanose ring.
3. Ribose is a pentose sugar which can form a pyranose ring.
4. Deoxyribose has more oxygen atoms than ribose.
5. All the above statements are wrong.
6. I do not know.

65. When the open chain of a hexose sugar forms a ring structure...

1. The aldehyde group of carbon 1 combines with the OH group of carbon 5.

2. The keto group of carbon 1 combines with the OH group of carbon 4.
3. The keto group of carbon 2 combines with the OH group of carbon 5.
4. The aldehyde group of carbon 1 combines with the OH group of carbon 5.
5. The keto group of carbon 1 combines with the OH group of carbon 5.
6. I do not know.

66. Choose the correct statement.

1. The open chain of glucose is a ketose.

2. The furanose ring of glucose has five carbons in the ring.
3. The furanose ring of glucose has six carbons in the ring.
4. The open chain of a hexose sugar is an aldose.
5. None of the above statements is true.
6. I do not know.

67. Alpha (α) glucose has an OH group at carbon...

1. 1 below the ring.

2. 2 above the ring.
3. 3 below the ring.
4. 4 above the ring.
5. 5 below the ring.
6. I do not know.

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68. One difference between glucose and galactose is that at carbon...

1. 4 the OH is above the ring in glucose and below the ring in galactose.
2. 4 the OH is below the ring in glucose and above the ring in galactose.
3. 3 the OH is below the ring in glucose and above the ring in galactose.
4. 3 the OH is above the ring in glucose and below the ring in galactose.
5. 2 the OH is above the ring in glucose and below the ring in galactose.
6. I do not know.

69. Choose the correct statement.

1. A peptide bond connects two amino acids in a disaccharide.

2. A disaccharide is synthesized through addition of water.
3. A glycosidic bond connects two monomers in a protein.
4. A disaccharide is digested through hydrolysis.
5. Condensation of two monosaccharides results in the addition of water.
6. I do not know.

70. Choose the correct statement.

1. Ribose is formed through a glycosidic bond between C2 of glucose and C4 of fructose.

2. Sucrose is formed through a glycosidic bond between C1 of glucose and C2 of fructose.
3. Lactose is formed through a glycosidic bond between C1 of glucose and C3 of galactose
4. Maltose is formed through a glycosidic bond between C1 of glucose and C4 of galactose
5. Deoxyribose is formed through a glycosidic bond between C1 of glucose and C4 of ribose.
6. I do not know.

71. Choose the item which is false about the functions of lipids.

1. Cell signalling.
2. Production of water from the hydrolysis of lipids.
3. Triglycerides are soluble in water.
4. Buoyancy of cells in water.
5. Production of metabolic energy.
6. I do not know.

72. Oleic acid .... while stearic acid ...

1. has a triple bond; has a double bond.

2. has a double bond; has none
3. is found in animal tissues; is found in plant tissues .
4. is saturated, is unsaturated.
5. is not a healthy food; is a healthy food.
6. I do not know.

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73. Choose the best description of a glyceride ...

1. always has three fatty acid chains.

2. is made from glycerol and three lipids.
3. is a fatty acid.
4. is a hydrophobe
5. is an alcohol.
6. I do not know.

74. Choose the item which is correct about the functions of proteins.

1. Structural material.
2. Transport material.
3. Enzymatic activity.
4. Protective function.
5. All the above are correct.
6. I do not know.

75. The most common form of an amino acids is the ... form.

1. alpha
2. beta
3. D.
4. All of the above.
5. None of the above
6. I do not know.

76. Choose the correct statement.

1. Alpha helix is a primary structure while beta pleated sheet is a secondary structure.
2. The sequence of amino acids on a peptide is the tertiary structure.
3. Each of the four haemoglobin chains is a quaternary structure.
4. The primary structure of a peptide is defined by its folding and twisting.
5. The primary structure of a protein depends on the number and sequence of amino acids.
6. I do not know.

77. RNA is ...

1. Synthesised in the cytoplasm.

2. never used as a store of genetic material.
3. a monomer of uracil, cytosine, guanine and adenine.
4. a double stranded polymer except tRNA.
5. a biomolecule that contains both uracil and cytosine.
6. I do not know.

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78. Identify structures A, B and C below.

1. A :Thymine; B : Cytosine; C : Uracil

2. A : Cytosine; B : Thymine; C : Uracil
3. A : Adenine; B : Cytosine; C : Thymine
4. A : Thymine; B : Cytosine; C : Guanine
5. A : Thymine; B : Adenine; C : Thymine
6. I do not know.

79. Which one of the following statements is correct about a zwitterions ion that is in a pH solution
of 2? ….
1. Ion becomes positively charged.
2. Ions in solution repel one another.
3. Ions disperse evenly out in solution.
4. Ion becomes negatively charged.
5. The options 1,2 and 3 are correct.
6. I do not know.

80. When water forms ice, hydrogen bonds around a water molecules are at … apart.
1. 30 OC
2. 45 OC
3. 90 OC
4. 180 OC
5. 35 OC
6. I do not know.

81. The mass of an atom is determined by ….

1. neutrons.
2. electrons.
3. neutrons and protons.
4. electrons and neutrons.
5. electrons and protons.
6. I do not know.

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82. Carbon – 12 atom has …
1. 6 electrons, 12 protons, 6 neutrons
2. 12 electrons, 6 protons, 6 neutrons.
3. 12 electrons, 6 protons and 12 neutrons
4. 12 electrons, 12 protons and 12 neutrons.
5. 6 electrons, 6 protons and 6 neutrons.
6. I do not know.

83. An element has an electronic configuration of 2, 8, 7. Its valency is …

1. 1.
2. 7.
3. 17.
4. 8.
5. 2.
6. I do not know.

84. When a metal atom combines with a nonmetal atom, the nonmetal atom will ….
1. Lose electrons and decrease in size.
2. Gain electrons and decrease in size.
3. Lose electrons and increase in size.
4. Gain electrons and increase in size.
5. Keep losing electrons.
6. I do not know.

85. Why is sucrose a non reactive substance?

1. C1 of glucose and C2 of fructose are not free.
2. C2 of glucose and C3 of fructose are not free.
3. C4 of glucose and C2 of fructose are not free.
4. C1 of glucose and C2 of fructose are free.
5. C4 of glucose and C1 of fructose are free.
6. I do not know.

86. The empirical formula for carbohydrates is …

1. (CH2O)2
2. (CH2O2)n
3.
(CnHnOn)2
4. (C2HO)n
5. (CH2O)n
6. I do not know.

87. At what level(s) of protein structure would you expect to find disulfide bridges?
1. primary
2. Secondary
3. Tertiary
4. Quaternary
5. Only in 2, 3 and 4
6. I do not know.

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88. In a folded protein, the hydrophobic amino acids tend to be …
1. arranged randomly around the protein.
2. arranged away inside the protein.
3. exposed outside the protein.
4. interacting with other polypeptides.
5. stick outwards away from the polypeptide.
6. I do not know.

89. What provides the information necessary to specify the three-dimensional shape of a protein?
1. The amino acid sequence.
2. Ability to form α helices.
3. Ability to form β pleated sheets.
4. Peptide bonds.
5. Peptide bonds hydrogen bonds only.
6. I do not know.

90. Phospholipids are molecules that contain …

1. Both positively and negatively charged functional groups.
2. long water-soluble carbon chains.
3. cholesterol.
4. negatively charged functional groups.
5. hydrophilic heads and hydrophobic tails.
6. I do not know.

91. The optimum pH for most of the enzymes is in the range …

1. of 1-2.
2. of 4-6
3. of 5-14
4. of 5-9
5. of 1-4
6. I do not know

92. Which one of the following functions is more characteristic of proteins than of carbohydrates?
1. Energy storage
2. Information storage
3. Insulation
4. Intercellular communication
5. Immune defence
6. I do not know

93. Which part of an amino acid is not responsible for its polarity?
1. Side chain
2. Carboxylic group
3. Hydroxyl group
4. Amine group
5. Options 2, 3 and 4.
6. I do not know.

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94. A protein with more than two polypeptide subunits is called a…
1. double helix
2. helix
3. secondary
4. tertiary
5. quaternary
6. I do not know

95. To which carbon in a pentose sugar of a DNA backbone is a phosphate group added?
a. 1’
b. 2’
c. 3’
d. 4’
e. 5’
f. I do not know

96. What is meant by the term “amphipathic”?

1. Molecules with negative and positive charges.
2. Molecules with an acid group at one end and a basic group at the other end.
3. Molecules with both hydrophilic and hydrophobic ends.
4. Molecules that are completely water soluble.
5. Molecules that completely dissolve in organic solvents.
6. I do not know

97. Which of the following forms of sugars is commonly found in mammals?

1. L-forms.
2. Mixture of D and L forms.
3. D-forms.
4. Limited concentrations of L-forms.
5. Limited amounts of D-forms.
6. I do not know.

98. Which of the following statements is correct?

1. The melting point of unsaturated fats is higher than that of saturated fats.
2. The melting point of unsaturated fats is lower than that of saturated fats.
3. The melting points of both unsaturated and saturated fats are equal.
4. The melting points of saturated fats can be changed by adding hydrogen.
5. The melting points of unsaturated fats cannot be changed by the removal of hydrogen.
6. I do not know.

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 99. Explain why some insects can walk on the surface of water.
1. Because of adhesive properties of water.
2. Water is dipolar and therefore prevents insects from sinking.
3. Because water is a liquid at ordinary temperature and pressure.
4. Water is dense and therefore can support walking insects.
5. Because of cohesive forces in water at its interface with the atmosphere.
6. I do not know.

100. The weakest electrostatic attraction between polar molecules is called a…

1. Van der Waals forces.
2. Covalent bond.
3. Hydrogen bond.
4. Ionic bond.
5. Hydrophilic bond.
6. I do not know

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