Biology Chapter on Chemistry and Homeostasis

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What is the primary characteristic of an anion?

  • It has a neutral charge.
  • It has a negative charge. (correct)
  • It has a positive charge.
  • It cannot participate in chemical reactions.

Which of the following is a characteristic of connective tissue?

  • It contains a large amount of extracellular matrix. (correct)
  • It forms the outer layer of skin.
  • It is composed primarily of tightly packed cells.
  • It has no blood supply.

What defines homeostasis in the body?

  • The reproductive processes in organisms.
  • The process of cellular differentiation.
  • The growth of tissues and organs.
  • The ability to maintain a stable internal environment. (correct)

Which type of feedback system enhances the original stimulus?

<p>Positive feedback. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the four major organic compounds in the body?

<p>Lipids, carbohydrates, proteins, nucleic acids. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of enzymes in chemical reactions?

<p>They lower the activation energy, speeding up reactions. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What distinguishes endocrine glands from exocrine glands?

<p>Endocrine glands secrete hormones directly into the bloodstream. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which type of chemical bond involves the sharing of electron pairs between atoms?

<p>Covalent bond. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What term describes the basic life process involving an increase in cell size and number?

<p>Growth (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following components is NOT part of a feedback system?

<p>Regulator (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which chemical bond is characterized by the transfer of electrons from one atom to another?

<p>Ionic bond (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What distinguishes anionic compounds from cationic compounds?

<p>Anions have a negative charge while cations have a positive charge. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which layer of the skin contains hair follicles and sweat glands?

<p>Dermis (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which characteristic is NOT typically associated with connective tissue?

<p>Highly cellular with minimal extracellular matrix (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is an example of a reversible chemical reaction?

<p>Synthesis (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a type of epithelial tissue based on layers?

<p>Squamous (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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