Catalysts — Unit test Answers

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

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saturated
B
unsaturated
C
phospholipid
D
triglyceride
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Which statement describes one way that RNA differs from DNA?

A
One is a protein, and the other is a nucleic acid.
B
They contain different five-carbon sugars and a different nitrogenous base.
C
They are both carbohydrates, but one is a polysaccharide.
D
One provides energy, and the other carries genetic information.
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How does a catalyst influence a chemical reaction?

A
It speeds up or slows down a chemical reaction by direct participation.
B
It reacts with products to increase the concentration of reactants.
C
It decreases the amount of energy necessary for the reaction to proceed.
D
It increases the total amount of products formed.
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There are more hydrogen atoms in living organisms than any other atom, but oxygen is more abundant in terms of mass. Why is this statement true?

A
Hydrogen is a gas, but oxygen is a solid.
B
Hydrogen atoms have a lower mass than oxygen atoms.
C
Hydrogen atoms make up more of water's mass than oxygen atoms.
D
Hydrogen is present as single atoms and oxygen is bonded in compounds.
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Which component is affected when a catalyst is added to a chemical reaction?

A
the amount of substrate
B
the activation energy
C
the amount of product
D
the concentration of reactants
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Which recent discovery led to a new understanding of how genetic mutations increase the risk of cancer?

A
double helix structure of DNA
B
BRCA1 and BRCA2 genes
C
nucleic acid monomers
D
formation of tumor suppressor proteins
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Where does a peptide bond form?

A
between the five-carbon sugar of one nucleotide and the phosphate group of another nucleotide
B
between the R group of one amino acid and the carboxyl group of another amino acid
C
between the amino group of one amino acid and the carboxyl group of another amino acid
D
between the nitrogenous base of one nucleotide and the phosphate group of another nucleotide
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Which food contains mostly polysaccharides?

A
cake
B
sugar
C
berries
D
pasta
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The brothers pictured below are identical twins.The boys in this picture look alike because their bodies contain identical

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carbohydrates.
B
lipids.
C
nucleic acids.
D
proteins.
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Which type of macromolecule is made up of subunits that are called amino acids?

A
carbohydrate
B
lipid
C
nucleic acid
D
protein
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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?

A
phosphorus
B
zinc
C
sodium
D
sulfur
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Which statement describes how enzymes and substrates are related?

A
The enzyme influences the speed of change from substrate to product.
B
Enzymes are released as substrates in a chemical reaction.
C
An enzyme is a special kind of substrate in a chemical reaction.
D
Substrates combine with enzymes to form reactants.
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The diagram shows a straight chain of glucose molecules. Which carbohydrate is shown above?

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fructose
B
sucrose
C
galactose
D
starch
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A dietician examines the diet of a patient who is complaining that he is unable to build muscle mass. The patient eats mainly fresh fruits, vegetables, pasta, bread, and some fats and oils. Which type of supplement will the dietician most likely recommend?

A
citric acid
B
fatty acids
C
nucleic acids
D
amino acids
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What would most likely happen to plants if they did not have a waxy outer coating?

A
They would store more water in their leaves.
B
They would photosynthesize at a faster rate.
C
They would store more sugars in their leaves.
D
They would be harmed by insects and UV radiation.

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