$$\text{Monomer}_1 + \text{Monomer}_2 \rightarrow \text{Polymer} + H_2O$$

Question 1

Which property of water allows it to help regulate body temperature during exercise by releasing heat through evaporation?

Accepted Answer

High heat of vaporization

Question 2

Which of the following is NOT considered an organic compound?

Accepted Answer

Water

Question 3

A dehydration synthesis reaction between two glucose molecules results in the formation of which type of carbohydrate and what byproduct?

Accepted Answer

Disaccharide and $$H_2O$$

Question 4

Which of the following best describes the structure of a phospholipid?

Accepted Answer

Two fatty acids, a phosphate group, and a glycerol backbone

Question 5

Which macromolecule is primarily responsible for storing genetic information in cells?

Accepted Answer

Nucleic acids

Question 6

During hydrolysis of a polymer, which molecule is consumed and what is the result?

Accepted Answer

$$H_2O is $$consumed, resulting in monomers

Question 7

Which of the following is a correct formula for a monosaccharide?

Accepted Answer

$$C_6H_{12}O_6$

Question 8

Which process would increase blood glucose levels in response to fasting?

Accepted Answer

Glycogenolysis

Question 9

A patient is found to have a deficiency in enzymes that catalyze dehydration synthesis. Which of the following would most likely be impaired?

Accepted Answer

Formation of proteins from amino acids

Question 10

Which of the following statements about globular proteins is TRUE?

Accepted Answer

They are sensitive to changes in temperature and pH

Question 11

Which of the following is a correct description of ATP hydrolysis?

Accepted Answer

ATP $$\rightarrow$$ ADP + $$P_i + $$energy

Question 12

Which of the following is a structural polysaccharide found in plants?

Accepted Answer

Cellulose

Question 13

Which of the following molecules is amphipathic and forms the basis of cellular membranes?

Accepted Answer

Phospholipids

Question 14

A protein loses its 3D shape when exposed to high heat. What is this process called?

Accepted Answer

Denaturation

Question 15

Which of the following is a monomer of nucleic acids?

Accepted Answer

Nucleotide

Question 16

Which of the following is TRUE regarding the difference between DNA and RNA?

Accepted Answer

DNA contains deoxyribose, while RNA contains ribose

Question 17

Which of the following best explains why water is considered the universal solvent?

Accepted Answer

Its polar molecules can dissolve many ionic and polar substances

Question 18

Which of the following is a correct example of a dehydration synthesis reaction?

Accepted Answer

$$	ext{Monomer}_1 + 	ext{Monomer}_2 ightarrow 	ext{Polymer} + H_2O$$

Question 19

Which of the following is TRUE about saturated fatty acids?

Accepted Answer

They have no double bonds between carbon atoms

Question 20

Which of the following is a function of proteins in the body?

Accepted Answer

Enzymatic catalysis

Chapter 2: Chemical Compounds and Biological Macromolecules in Anatomy & Physiology

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