Camryn Jones Quiz #1: Biology Chapters 1-5
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What is the effect of insulin on the blood glucose level?

  • It has no effect on the blood glucose level.
  • It decreases the blood glucose level. (correct)
  • It maintains the blood glucose level.
  • It increases the blood glucose level.

What type of bond is formed between two atoms with equal electronegativity?

  • Nonpolar covalent bond (correct)
  • Ionic bond
  • Hydrogen bond
  • Polar covalent bond

What is the characteristic of atoms with 8 electrons in their outer electron shells?

  • They are chemically reactive.
  • They form hydrogen bonds in aqueous solutions.
  • They are stable and chemically nonreactive. (correct)
  • They are always gaseous at room temperature.

What is the effect of increasing the pH of a solution from 5 to 7?

<p>The concentration of OH- is 100 times greater. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the characteristic of saturated fats?

<p>They contain more hydrogen than unsaturated fats. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What type of bond must be broken for water to vaporize?

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

What is the primary reason phospholipids are able to interact with water molecules?

<p>The polar heads of phospholipids interact with water through dipole-dipole interactions. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of the structure of chloroplasts in providing evidence of common ancestry?

<p>Their structure is similar across all photosynthetic organisms. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the effect of the high surface tension of water on the process of evaporation from the skin?

<p>It decreases the rate of evaporation, reducing the cooling effect. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT an example of the effect of the high surface tension of water?

<p>The near universality of the genetic code is a result of the high surface tension of water. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary reason why lakes do not freeze solid in winter despite low temperatures?

<p>The dissolved substances in the lake water lower its freezing point. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is an example of the near universality of the genetic code?

<p>The codon UUU codes for the same amino acid in all organisms. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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