Biochemistry, 9e Mary Campbell, Shawn Farrell (Test Bank all Chapters)
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Chapter 01 - Biochemistry and the Organization of Cells
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- How do the molecules that play a role in living cells compare to those encountered in organic chemistry?
- They are the same, just operating in a different context.
- Biological molecules are organic molecules, but the similarity ends there.
- Biological molecules aren't similar to organic molecules at all.
- Biology isn't based on molecules at all, but a "vital force".
ANSWER: a
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QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice
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LEARNING OBJECTIVES: CAFA.BIOC.15.1 - New in 6e
TOPICS: Basic Themes
DATE CREATED: 12/23/2013 2:14 PM
DATE MODIFIED: 12/23/2013 2:14 PM
- Which of the following shows the correct order from most simple to most complex:
- atom, molecule, organelle, macromolecule
- molecule, atom, macromolecule, organelle
- tissue, cell, organ
- atom, macromolecule, tissue, organ
ANSWER: d
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LEARNING OBJECTIVES: CAFA.BIOC.15.2 - Added in 8e
TOPICS: Basic Themes
DATE CREATED: 12/23/2013 2:14 PM
DATE MODIFIED: 11/16/2016 1:13 AM
- Which of the following best defines organic chemistry?
- The study of compounds contained in organisms.
- The study of compounds containing organs.
- The study of compounds containing carbon and hydrogen and their derivatives.
- The study of compounds containing elements other than carbon.
ANSWER: c
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QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice
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TOPICS: Chemical Foundations of Biochemistry
DATE CREATED: 12/23/2013 2:14 PM
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- Which of the following is NOT one of the primary simple molecules that scientists believe must have ultimately led to
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- ammonia
- carbon dioxide
- hydrogen
- simple carbohydrates
ANSWER: d
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QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice
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LEARNING OBJECTIVES: CAFA.BIOC.15.3 - New in 8e
TOPICS: Basic Themes
DATE CREATED: 12/23/2013 2:14 PM
DATE MODIFIED: 11/16/2016 12:07 AM
- Which of the following was part of the vital force theory?
- The compounds found in living things are just like those found in the non-living world.
- The compounds found in living things are interesting, but can easily be produced in the laboratory.
- The compounds found in living things can not be produced in the laboratory.
ANSWER: c
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QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice
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LEARNING OBJECTIVES: CAFA.BIOC.15.1 - New in 6e
TOPICS: Chemical Foundations of Biochemistry
DATE CREATED: 12/23/2013 2:14 PM
DATE MODIFIED: 12/23/2013 2:14 PM
- The synthesis of urea from ammonium cyanate.
- was a critical component of the Miller-Urey experiment.
- requires a protein as a catalyst.
- helped dispel the vital force theory.
- supported the vital force theory.
ANSWER: c
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QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice
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TOPICS: Chemical Foundations of Biochemistry
DATE CREATED: 12/23/2013 2:14 PM
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- Which of the following is NOT a Functional Group
- Amino group
- Protein
- Alcohol group
- Carbonyl group 3 / 4
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ANSWER: b
POINTS: 1
QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice
HAS VARIABLES: False
LEARNING OBJECTIVES: CAFA.BIOC.15.4 - New in 7e
TOPICS: Chemical Foundations of Biochemistry
DATE CREATED: 12/23/2013 2:14 PM
DATE MODIFIED: 12/23/2013 2:14 PM
- Which of the following functional groups is specific to an alcohol?
- -NH
- -OH
- -C=O
- C=C
- O-P
ANSWER: b
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QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice
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LEARNING OBJECTIVES: CAFA.BIOC.15.3 - New in 8e
TOPICS: Chemical Foundations of Biochemistry
DATE CREATED: 12/23/2013 2:14 PM
DATE MODIFIED: 11/23/2016 12:42 AM
- Which of the following functional groups are not commonly seen in biomolecules?
- Alkyl halides
- Amides
- Carboxylic acids
- Ethers
- Phosphate esters
ANSWER: a
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QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice
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LEARNING OBJECTIVES: CAFA.BIOC.15.5 - Modified from 5e
TOPICS: Chemical Foundations of Biochemistry
DATE CREATED: 12/23/2013 2:14 PM
DATE MODIFIED: 12/23/2013 2:14 PM
- Which of the following statements regarding biomolecules is false?
- They contain predominantly ionic bonds.
- They contain predominantly nonmetallic elements.
- Carbon is the key element.
- Specific stereoisomers are essential in most cases.
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