Deck 2: Chemistry of Living Things
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Deck 2: Chemistry of Living Things
1
The study of the chemical reactions of living things is called _____.
A) anatomy
B) biochemistry
C) physiology
D) physics
A) anatomy
B) biochemistry
C) physiology
D) physics
B
2
Sitting is a chair is an example of _____ energy
A) potential
B) kinetic
C) ongoing
A) potential
B) kinetic
C) ongoing
A
3
Fructose found in fruit and honey is an example of a disaccharide.
False
4
Atoms that are alike combine to form the next stage of matter,which is a(n)_____.
A) compound
B) molecule
C) element
A) compound
B) molecule
C) element
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5
Electrolytes are responsible for the acidity or alkalinity of solutions and can conduct an electrical charge.
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6
Medical imaging refers to invasive techniques and processes.
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7
Another name for a base is alkali.
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8
Buffers help a living organism to maintain a constant pH value.
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9
Water makes up what percentage of our body weight?
A) 35% to 40%
B) 55% to 65%
C) 75% to 80%
D) Greater than 90%
A) 35% to 40%
B) 55% to 65%
C) 75% to 80%
D) Greater than 90%
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10
The nucleus of every human cell contains how many chromosomes?
A) 23
B) 46
C) 69
D) 92
A) 23
B) 46
C) 69
D) 92
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11
Enzymes are specialized protein molecules found in all living cells.
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12
When an acid and a base are combined,they form a salt and water.This type of reaction is called a(n)_____.
A) negatively charged hydroxide ion
B) neutralization
C) ionization
A) negatively charged hydroxide ion
B) neutralization
C) ionization
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13
Hydrogen is an example of an atom.
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14
Nuclear medicine is a branch of medicine that uses radioactive isotopes to prevent,diagnose,and treat disease.
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15
RNA structures are unique for each person and so are usable as a means of identification.
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16
Phospholipids are lipids that contain cholesterol.
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17
A solution with a pH of 5 would tell you it is _____.
A) acidic
B) alkaline
C) neutral
A) acidic
B) alkaline
C) neutral
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18
Triglycerides are a type of _____.
A) protein
B) fat
C) carbohydrate
D) glycogen
A) protein
B) fat
C) carbohydrate
D) glycogen
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19
Which of the following is an example of a lipid?
A) Carbohydrate
B) Protein
C) Fat
D) Enzyme
A) Carbohydrate
B) Protein
C) Fat
D) Enzyme
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20
The sour taste of lemons is due to the presence of a compound called a(n)_____.
A) acid
B) base
C) salt
D) pH
A) acid
B) base
C) salt
D) pH
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21
Molecules that contain carbon,hydrogen,and oxygen are known as ____________ _____________.
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22
The smallest particles of elements that enter into chemical reactions are ____________.
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23
Compounds can be classified into the following three groups: ____________________,____________________,and ____________________.
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24
The number of protons in an atom is equal to the number of ____________.
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25
The number of elements found naturally in our world is ____________________.
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26
Which of the following would best be described as a scanning procedure that provides visualization of fluid,soft tissue,and body structures without the use of radiation?
A) Computed axial tomography (CAT,or CT,scan)
B) Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI)
C) Positron emission tomography (PET)scan
D) Bone scan
A) Computed axial tomography (CAT,or CT,scan)
B) Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI)
C) Positron emission tomography (PET)scan
D) Bone scan
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27
Which of the following is an example of an extracellular fluid?
A) Tears
B) Blood
C) Fluid within the cell
D) Urine
A) Tears
B) Blood
C) Fluid within the cell
D) Urine
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28
The smallest unit of a compound is a(n)____________________.
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29
Milk of magnesia is an example of a(n)_____ liquid.
A) acid
B) base
C) neutral
A) acid
B) base
C) neutral
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30
The four groups of organic compounds are ____________________,____________________,____________________,and ____________________ ____________________.
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31
Match the element name with its symbol.
a.calcium
b.carbon
c.hydrogen
d.iron
e.oxygen
f.sodium
g.potassium
h.nitrogen
i.magnesium
j.phosphorus
K
a.calcium
b.carbon
c.hydrogen
d.iron
e.oxygen
f.sodium
g.potassium
h.nitrogen
i.magnesium
j.phosphorus
K
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32
A positively or negatively charged particle is called a(n)____________________.
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33
Molecules known as ______________ ____________ are the building blocks of protein.
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34
Match the element name with its symbol.
a.calcium
b.carbon
c.hydrogen
d.iron
e.oxygen
f.sodium
g.potassium
h.nitrogen
i.magnesium
j.phosphorus
O
a.calcium
b.carbon
c.hydrogen
d.iron
e.oxygen
f.sodium
g.potassium
h.nitrogen
i.magnesium
j.phosphorus
O
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35
Which of the following means many?
A) Poly
B) Uni
C) Intra
D) Di
A) Poly
B) Uni
C) Intra
D) Di
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36
Which of the following is required for the body to function at an optimum level of health?
A) Highly acidic level
B) Highly alkaline level
C) State of homeostasis
D) None of the answers are correct.
A) Highly acidic level
B) Highly alkaline level
C) State of homeostasis
D) None of the answers are correct.
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37
Match the element name with its symbol.
a.calcium
b.carbon
c.hydrogen
d.iron
e.oxygen
f.sodium
g.potassium
h.nitrogen
i.magnesium
j.phosphorus
N
a.calcium
b.carbon
c.hydrogen
d.iron
e.oxygen
f.sodium
g.potassium
h.nitrogen
i.magnesium
j.phosphorus
N
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38
Match the element name with its symbol.
a.calcium
b.carbon
c.hydrogen
d.iron
e.oxygen
f.sodium
g.potassium
h.nitrogen
i.magnesium
j.phosphorus
Mg
a.calcium
b.carbon
c.hydrogen
d.iron
e.oxygen
f.sodium
g.potassium
h.nitrogen
i.magnesium
j.phosphorus
Mg
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39
____________________ ____________________ is involved in the process of heredity.
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40
Match the element name with its symbol.
a.calcium
b.carbon
c.hydrogen
d.iron
e.oxygen
f.sodium
g.potassium
h.nitrogen
i.magnesium
j.phosphorus
Na
a.calcium
b.carbon
c.hydrogen
d.iron
e.oxygen
f.sodium
g.potassium
h.nitrogen
i.magnesium
j.phosphorus
Na
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41
Match the element name with its symbol.
a.calcium
b.carbon
c.hydrogen
d.iron
e.oxygen
f.sodium
g.potassium
h.nitrogen
i.magnesium
j.phosphorus
Fe
a.calcium
b.carbon
c.hydrogen
d.iron
e.oxygen
f.sodium
g.potassium
h.nitrogen
i.magnesium
j.phosphorus
Fe
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42
Match the element name with its symbol.
a.calcium
b.carbon
c.hydrogen
d.iron
e.oxygen
f.sodium
g.potassium
h.nitrogen
i.magnesium
j.phosphorus
H
a.calcium
b.carbon
c.hydrogen
d.iron
e.oxygen
f.sodium
g.potassium
h.nitrogen
i.magnesium
j.phosphorus
H
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43
Match the element name with its symbol.
a.calcium
b.carbon
c.hydrogen
d.iron
e.oxygen
f.sodium
g.potassium
h.nitrogen
i.magnesium
j.phosphorus
C
a.calcium
b.carbon
c.hydrogen
d.iron
e.oxygen
f.sodium
g.potassium
h.nitrogen
i.magnesium
j.phosphorus
C
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44
Match the element name with its symbol.
a.calcium
b.carbon
c.hydrogen
d.iron
e.oxygen
f.sodium
g.potassium
h.nitrogen
i.magnesium
j.phosphorus
P
a.calcium
b.carbon
c.hydrogen
d.iron
e.oxygen
f.sodium
g.potassium
h.nitrogen
i.magnesium
j.phosphorus
P
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45
Match the element name with its symbol.
a.calcium
b.carbon
c.hydrogen
d.iron
e.oxygen
f.sodium
g.potassium
h.nitrogen
i.magnesium
j.phosphorus
Ca
a.calcium
b.carbon
c.hydrogen
d.iron
e.oxygen
f.sodium
g.potassium
h.nitrogen
i.magnesium
j.phosphorus
Ca
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