AP Biology: Atomic Structure to Protein Folding

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What is the main reason students studying biology need to have some knowledge of chemistry?

To know the chemical composition of cells (correct)

To master chemical equations

To understand the structure of atoms

To learn about the periodic table

Why does sweating cool the skin according to the text?

Due to the release of heat energy during sweating

As a response to increased blood pH levels

As a result of the strong forces of attraction between water molecules (correct)

Because of the weak forces of attraction between water molecules

How does the bicarbonate buffering system help in maintaining blood pH?

By neutralizing acidic compounds in the blood (correct)

By converting acidic compounds into basic compounds

By releasing excess protons into the blood

By regulating the concentration of sodium ions in the blood

What structural aspect of fatty acids is crucial for preventing heart attacks?

The presence of double bonds in the fatty acid chains Signup and view all the answers

Which condition is associated with misfolded proteins according to the text?

Alzheimer's disease Signup and view all the answers

What happens to an atom when it absorbs energy?

Its electrons move to a higher energy level Signup and view all the answers

What are isotopes of an element that vary in?

The number of neutrons in the nucleus Signup and view all the answers

What type of bond results from the transfer of electrons?

Ionic bond Signup and view all the answers

How does energy relate to bond formation?

Energy is released when a bond is formed Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of radioactive iodine I-131 in medicine?

To treat thyroid gland diseases Signup and view all the answers

AP Biology: Atomic Structure to Protein Folding

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Questions and Answers

What is the main reason students studying biology need to have some knowledge of chemistry?

Why does sweating cool the skin according to the text?

How does the bicarbonate buffering system help in maintaining blood pH?

What structural aspect of fatty acids is crucial for preventing heart attacks?

Which condition is associated with misfolded proteins according to the text?

What happens to an atom when it absorbs energy?

What are isotopes of an element that vary in?

What type of bond results from the transfer of electrons?

How does energy relate to bond formation?

What is the purpose of radioactive iodine I-131 in medicine?

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