Catalysts — Unit test Answers

What type of lipid is estrogen?

Which recent discovery led to a new understanding of how genetic mutations increase the risk of cancer?

A scientist is working with methane (CH4) and butane (C4H10). Which statement best compares these chemicals?

Which food contains mostly polysaccharides?

A doctor suspects that one of her patients has a deficiency in one of the six key elements found in living organisms. He has low energy and extremely weak, soft bones. Based on this information alone, which nutrient supplement will she most likely prescribe?

Jun is at risk for heart disease so he is watching his cholesterol levels. He refers to the table below to choose what is best for his health.Comparison Chart of Fats Food (14 g)Saturated Fat (g)Monounsaturated Fat (g)Polyunsaturated Fat (g)Butter7.93.70.5Cream cheese3.01.50.2Margarine1.65.43.4Peanut butter1.44.02.6Which snack is the healthiest option for Jun, based on the data in the table?

The diagram shows a straight chain of glucose molecules. Which carbohydrate is shown above?

A Venn diagram can be used to compare and contrast nucleic acids.Which characteristic would be correctly found in B?

The diagram shows a simple lipid.What type of lipid is shown?

What would most likely happen to plants if they did not have a waxy outer coating?

Which process is performed by both plants and animals to break down sugars to provide energy in the form of ATP?

In which part of the body is glycogen stored?

Which macromolecule is the main source of energy for living things?

Where does a peptide bond form?

Which statement describes how enzymes and substrates are related?