Chemistry Comes Alive Quiz

What is the role of electrons in chemical bonding?

• To determine the atomic number

• To create a magnetic field around the nucleus

• To provide color to the atoms

• To form energy relationships between atoms

What are the three major types of chemical reactions?

• Acidic, basic, and neutral

• Combustion, evaporation, and condensation

• Oxidation, reduction, and neutralization

• Synthesis, decomposition, and exchange

What is the primary energy transfer molecule used in the cell?

• Glucose

• Lipids

• ATP

• Proteins

What is the structure of DNA?

• Single-stranded polymer

• Double-stranded polymer

• Triple-stranded polymer

• Spiral-shaped polymer

What is the primary role of DNA?

• To store energy for the body

• To form a protective cushion around organs

• To replicate itself before cell division

• To provide instructions for making proteins

What is the primary function of carbohydrates in the body?

• To provide an easily used energy source

• To provide stored energy

• To build cell membranes

• To insulate body organs

What are the building blocks of nucleic acids?

• Nucleotides

• Monosaccharides

• Fatty acids

• Amino acids

What is the primary function of lipids in the body?

• To provide mechanical support

• To store energy

• To oversee most cellular functions

• To transfer energy to other compounds

What are the three levels of protein structure?

• Secondary, tertiary, and quaternary

• Primary, secondary, and tertiary

• Tertiary, quaternary, and quinary

• Quaternary, quinary, and senary

What is the role of enzymes in the body?

• To store genetic information

• To provide mechanical support to tissues

• To act as biological catalysts

• To transfer energy to other systems in cells