U1 Ch 2, Organic Compounds and Biochemistry, Key

1. (R2.7)

Water is important to life because it

A. surrounds all cells B. is found inside cells
C. influences the shape of the cell membrane D. all of the above

2. (R2.8)

Which of the following conditions affects the function of enzymes?

A. pH B. heat C. enzyme concentration D. all of the above

3. (R2.9)

All organic compounds contain the element

A. carbon B. nitrogen C. calcium D. sodium

4. (R2.6)

Which series of elements makes up the majority of most organic molecules?

A. sodium, oxygen, carbon, hydrogen, nitrogen
B. sulfur, carbon, oxygen, nitrogen, potassium
C. sulfur, phosphorous, oxygen, hydrogen, carbon, nitrogen
D. sodium, potassium, nitrogen, hydrogen, oxygen, carbon

5. (R2.8)

Energy for most all cellular processes comes from the chemical energy which is stored in the bonds of
A. organic compounds B. water molecules C. oxygen molecules D. inorganic compounds

6. (R2.9) L2

Which of the following is NOT a function of carbohydrates?

A. forms tough, fibrous structural supports for plants
B. makes chemical messengers/hormones
C. provide quick and immediate energy for cells
D. can store energy in the bonds of polysaccharides

7. (R2.9) L2

Which of the following is NOT a function of lipids?

A. protection for organs B. long term energy storage
C. heat insulation D. provides instructions for making starch

8. (R2.9)

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The function of a protein is primarily determined by

A. the type and sequence of its amino acids B. its size
C. its cell location D. the number of oxygen atoms it contains

9. (R2.8)

Which type of organic compound is an enzyme?

A. protein B. carbohydrate C. nucleic acid D. lipid

10. (R2.9)

ATP (adenosine triphosphate) stores energy for cells to use in the bonds between its
A. amino acids B. protein C. carbon atoms D. phosphates

11. (R2.9)

Match the monomer "building block" with its polymer.

Match Question Items Answer Items
B. - A. Which monomer builds lipids? A. monosaccharides/glucose
D. - B. which monomer builds proteins? B. Fatty acids and glycerol
C. - C. which monomer builds nucleic acids? C. nucleotides
A. - D. Which monomer builds carbohydrates? D. amino acids

12. (R2.9)

Match the organic molecules below with their correct macromolecule.

Match Question Items Answer Items
C. - A. waxes and oils A. carbohydrates
A. - B. glycogen and starch B. proteins
B. - C. enzymes C. lipids
D. - D. DNA and RNA D. nucleic acids

13. (R2.6)

Match the properties of matter with its correct particle or substance.

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Match Question Items Answer Items

A. - A. element A. C, carbon
C. - B. compound B. proton, electron & neutron
D. - C. molecule C. NaCl sodium chloride
B. - D. atom D. smallest physical unit of a substance

14. (R2.8) L2

An enzyme
A. is not used up when catalyzing a reaction. B. lowers the activation energy of a reaction.
C. bonds with a substrate molecule at the enzyme's active site. D. All of the above

15. (R2.8) L2

Which statement below is incorrect about the denaturing of enzymes?

A. high temperature and pH imbalances can cause enzymes to lose their ability to function
B. denaturing means that the enzyme has changed its shape and can no longer fit its substrate
C. an enzyme can denature many times before it needs to be replaced
D. once an enzyme has become denatured, it cannot change back to its original form

16. (R2.8) L3

The sweet taste of freshly picked corn is due to the high sugar content in the kernels. Enzyme
action converts about 50% of the sugar to starch within one day after picking. To Preserve its
sweetness, the freshly picked corn is place in boiling water for a few minutes, and then cooled.
Which statement most likely explains why the boiled corn kernels remain sweet?
A. Boiling destroys sugar molecules so they cannot be converted to starch.
B. Boiling kills a fungus on the corn that is needed to convert sugar to starch.
C. Boiling starts the enzyme reaction that converts amino acids to sugar.
D. Boiling destroys the enzyme responsible for converting sugar to starch.

17. (R2.8) L3

When macromolecules are broken down during digestion. The resulting

smaller molecules can be used for all of the following purposes EXCEPT
A. plugging the gaps in the cell membrane to slow diffusion.
B. rebuilding a similar macromolecule
C. forming different macromolecules.
D. providing energy for cells.

18. (R2.8) L2

When organisms break the bonds of large organic compounds during

digestion, the organisms can

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U1 Ch 2, Organic Compounds and Biochemistry, Key

A. use the energy released to denature protein molecules.

B. use the smaller molecules formed to lower the activation energy of other
chemical reactions.
C. obtain energy and reassemble smaller molecules to form different
macromolecules or compounds.
D. are only able to use those smaller molecules that form for energy

19. (R2.7) L3

The graph below shows the reaction rate data for two enzymes that digest
proteins. At what pH level does the intestinal protease enzyme work the best?
A. pH 1 B. pH 3 C. pH 6 D. pH 8

Not used (R2.9)

Which of the following organic molecules are most closely related to nucleic acids?
A. amino acids B. fatty acids C. nucleotides D. phosphates

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