Deck 2: Chemistry of Living Things

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The study of the chemical reactions of living things is called _____.​

A) ​anatomy
B) ​biochemistry
C) ​physiology
D) ​physics
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Sitting is a chair is an example of _____ energy​

A) ​potential
B) ​kinetic
C) ​ongoing
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Fructose found in fruit and honey is an example of a disaccharide.​
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Atoms that are alike combine to form the next stage of matter,which is a(n)_____.​

A) ​compound
B) ​molecule
C) ​element
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Electrolytes are responsible for the acidity or alkalinity of solutions and can conduct an electrical charge.​
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Medical imaging refers to invasive techniques and processes.​
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Another name for a base is alkali.​
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Buffers help a living organism to maintain a constant pH value.​
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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%
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The nucleus of every human cell contains how many chromosomes?​

A) ​23
B) ​46
C) ​69
D) ​92
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Enzymes are specialized protein molecules found in all living cells.​
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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
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Hydrogen is an example of an atom.​
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Nuclear medicine is a branch of medicine that uses radioactive isotopes to prevent,diagnose,and treat disease.​
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RNA structures are unique for each person and so are usable as a means of identification.​
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Phospholipids are lipids that contain cholesterol.​
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A solution with a pH of 5 would tell you it is _____.​

A) ​acidic
B) ​alkaline
C) ​neutral
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Triglycerides are a type of _____.​

A) ​protein
B) ​fat
C) ​carbohydrate
D) ​glycogen
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Which of the following is an example of a lipid?​

A) ​Carbohydrate
B) ​Protein
C) ​Fat
D) ​Enzyme
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The sour taste of lemons is due to the presence of a compound called a(n)_____.​

A) ​acid
B) ​base
C) ​salt
D) ​pH
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Molecules that contain carbon,hydrogen,and oxygen are known as ____________ _____________.​
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The smallest particles of elements that enter into chemical reactions are ____________.​
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Compounds can be classified into the following three groups: ____________________,____________________,and ____________________.
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The number of protons in an atom is equal to the number of ____________.​
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The number of elements found naturally in our world is ____________________.​
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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
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Which of the following is an example of an extracellular fluid?​

A) ​Tears
B) ​Blood
C) ​Fluid within the cell
D) ​Urine
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The smallest unit of a compound is a(n)____________________.​
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​Milk of magnesia is an example of a(n)_____ liquid.

A) ​acid
B) ​base
C) ​neutral
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The four groups of organic compounds are ____________________,____________________,____________________,and ____________________ ____________________.​
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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
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A positively or negatively charged particle is called a(n)____________________.​
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Molecules known as ______________ ____________ are the building blocks of protein.​
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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
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Which of the following means many?​

A) ​Poly
B) ​Uni
C) ​Intra
D) ​Di
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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.
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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
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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
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____________________ ____________________ is involved in the process of heredity.​
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Deck 2: Chemistry of Living Things
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The study of the chemical reactions of living things is called _____.​

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
3
Fructose found in fruit and honey is an example of a disaccharide.​
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Atoms that are alike combine to form the next stage of matter,which is a(n)_____.​

A) ​compound
B) ​molecule
C) ​element
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Electrolytes are responsible for the acidity or alkalinity of solutions and can conduct an electrical charge.​
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Medical imaging refers to invasive techniques and processes.​
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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%
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The nucleus of every human cell contains how many chromosomes?​

A) ​23
B) ​46
C) ​69
D) ​92
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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
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13
Hydrogen is an example of an atom.​
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Nuclear medicine is a branch of medicine that uses radioactive isotopes to prevent,diagnose,and treat disease.​
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RNA structures are unique for each person and so are usable as a means of identification.​
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Phospholipids are lipids that contain cholesterol.​
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A solution with a pH of 5 would tell you it is _____.​

A) ​acidic
B) ​alkaline
C) ​neutral
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Triglycerides are a type of _____.​

A) ​protein
B) ​fat
C) ​carbohydrate
D) ​glycogen
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Which of the following is an example of a lipid?​

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
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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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The number of protons in an atom is equal to the number of ____________.​
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The number of elements found naturally in our world is ____________________.​
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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
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Which of the following is an example of an extracellular fluid?​

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
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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
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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
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35
Which of the following means many?​

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.
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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