Covalent Bonds and Cellular Processes

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How many covalent bonds can a hydrogen atom form?

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1

Front

Which bond results from the sharing of electrons?

Back

Covalent bond

Front

Why are some covalent bonds polar?

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Unequal sharing of electrons due to differences in electronegativity

Front

Which of the following bonds is weakest? Covalent bond, Ionic bond, Hydrogen bond, Van der Waals interaction

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Van der Waals interaction

Front

Why do water molecules form hydrogen bonds?

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Partial charges on oxygen and hydrogen

Front

What is the name of the reaction that builds polymers?

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Dehydration synthesis, Condensation reaction

Front

What breaks down polymers into monomers?

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Hydrolysis

Front

What type of bond links amino acids in a protein?

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Peptide bond

Front

What determines the primary structure of a protein?

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Sequence of amino acids

Front

Which functional group is hydrophobic? Options: Methyl, Hydroxyl, Carboxyl, Amino

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Methyl