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What elements are primarily found in proteins?

  • Carbon, hydrogen, and sulfur
  • Carbon, hydrogen, and phosphorus
  • Carbon, hydrogen, and nitrogen (correct)
  • Carbon, nitrogen, and sulfur
  • Which of the following is NOT a building block that makes up proteins?

  • Amino acids
  • Nucleic acids (correct)
  • Lipids
  • Fatty acids
  • How many phosphates are present in ATP?

  • None
  • 3 (correct)
  • 2
  • 4
  • What effect do enzymes have on the activation energy of a chemical reaction?

    <p>Enzymes decrease the activation energy of the reaction</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the monomers that compose proteins called?

    <p>Amino acids</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What unique property of the water molecule primarily contributes to its ability to form hydrogen bonds?

    <p>The polarity of the molecule, which involves a slightly negative oxygen atom and slightly positive hydrogen atoms</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of macromolecule is essential for storing and transmitting genetic information?

    <p>Nucleic acids, which encode genetic information</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of bond is primarily responsible for holding water molecules together in a liquid state?

    <p>Hydrogen bonds, which are weak attractions between polar molecules</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following statements about water's molecular structure is correct?

    <p>The presence of hydrogen bonds allows water to have a high boiling point compared to similar molecules.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which macromolecule is incorrectly paired with its primary function?

    <p>Proteins - genetic information storage</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following correctly describes the particles that determine an atom's nucleus mass?

    <p>Protons and neutrons</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of forces enable geckos to walk on walls?

    <p>Weak interactions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does the charge of a proton compare to that of an electron?

    <p>Proton is positively charged, electron is negatively charged</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following represents the correct number of amino acids found in human beings?

    <p>32</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the basic unit of matter that chemistry studies?

    <p>Atom</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What aspect changes during a chemical reaction between two compounds?

    <p>Chemical bonds</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Macromolecules are primarily formed by linking which of the following?

    <p>Monomers, polymers</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following groups represents the four main types of macromolecules?

    <p>Carbohydrates, lipids, proteins, and nucleic acids</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the monomers that make up carbohydrates called?

    <p>Monosaccharides</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How many monosaccharides are joined to form a disaccharide?

    <p>2 monosaccharides</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which class of macromolecules is characterized by its inability to dissolve in water?

    <p>Lipids</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What property of water molecules allows them to form bonds with each other?

    <p>Hydrogen bonding</p> Signup and view all the answers

    If a solution has a pH of 4.5, what can be inferred about its ion concentration?

    <p>It is acidic with a higher concentration of hydrogen ions.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Given that household bleach has a pH of 12 to 13, how can this solution be accurately classified?

    <p>It is basic with a lower concentration of hydrogen ions.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How would you describe water's polarity in relation to its molecular interactions?

    <p>It leads to hydrogen bonding among water molecules.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the most likely action of an enzyme after releasing a product?

    <p>The enzyme will continue to function with the same substrate.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What defines the role of biological catalysts?

    <p>They facilitate reactions without being consumed.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of bond is formed when atoms share electrons?

    <p>Covalent bond</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What term describes a substance that is dissolved in a solution?

    <p>Solute</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What characteristic defines an enzyme's specificity?

    <p>It has a specific shape that fits a particular substrate.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which term refers to the energy needed to initiate a chemical reaction?

    <p>Activation energy</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are isotopes?

    <p>Atoms of the same element with different neutron numbers.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which structure is primarily responsible for protein synthesis?

    <p>Ribosomes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Basic unit of matter

    <p>Atom</p> Signup and view all the answers

    in cells, a structure that contains the cell's genetic material in the form of DNA

    <p>Nucleus</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Negatively charged particles; located in the space surrounding the nucleus

    <p>Electron</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Pure substance that consists entirely of one type of atom

    <p>Element</p> Signup and view all the answers

    one of several forms of a single element, which contains the same number of protons but a different number of neutrons

    <p>Isotope</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Substances formed by the chemical combination of two or more elements in definite proportions

    <p>Compound</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Chemical bond formed when one or more electrons are transferred from one atom to another

    <p>Ionic Bond</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Atom that has a positive or negative charge

    <p>Ion</p> Signup and view all the answers

    type of bond between atoms in which the electrons are shared

    <p>Covalent Bond</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Weak interaction between hydrogen atom and another atom

    <p>Hydrogen Bond</p> Signup and view all the answers

    attraction between molecules of the same substance

    <p>Cohesion</p> Signup and view all the answers

    force of attraction between different kinds of molecules

    <p>Adhesion</p> Signup and view all the answers

    material composed of two or more elements or compounds that are physically mixed together

    <p>Mixture</p> Signup and view all the answers

    type of mixture in which all the components are evenly distributed

    <p>solution</p> Signup and view all the answers

    substance that is dissolved a solution

    <p>solute</p> Signup and view all the answers

    dissolving substance in a solution

    <p>solvent</p> Signup and view all the answers

    a mixture of water and a nondissolved material

    <p>Suspension</p> Signup and view all the answers

    scale with values 0 to 14, used to measure the concentration of H + ions in a solution: a ph of 0 to 7 is acidic, a pH of 7 is neutra and a PH OF 7-14 is basic.

    <p>PH scale</p> Signup and view all the answers

    a compound that forms hydrogen atoms (H+) in a solution; a solution with a pH of less than 7

    <p>Acid</p> Signup and view all the answers

    a compound that produces hydroxide ions (OH-) in a solution; a solution with a Ph of more than 7

    <p>Base</p> Signup and view all the answers

    a compound that prevents sharp, sudden changes in PH

    <p>Buffer</p> Signup and view all the answers

    small chemical reaction that makes up a polymer

    <p>Monomer</p> Signup and view all the answers

    molecules composed of many more monomers; makes up macromolecules

    <p>Polymer</p> Signup and view all the answers

    a substance that speeds up the rate of a chemical reaction

    <p>Catalyst</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Protein that speeds up the rate of a chemical reaction

    <p>Enzyme</p> Signup and view all the answers

    reactant of an enzyme-catalyst reaction

    <p>Substrate</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Chemistry Fundamentals

    • The atom is the basic unit of matter, consisting of a nucleus surrounded by electrons.
    • The nucleus is made up of protons (positively charged) and neutrons (neutral).
    • Electrons are negatively charged subatomic particles that orbit the nucleus.

    Bonding and Interactions

    • Van der Waals forces, weak interactions, allow geckos to climb vertically.
    • Hydrogen bonds, resulting from polar molecules, facilitate interactions between water molecules.

    Molecule Composition

    • Human beings consist of 32 unique amino acids; proteins are made of carbon, hydrogen, nitrogen, and other elements.
    • ATP (adenosine triphosphate) contains three phosphate groups.
    • Enzymes lower the activation energy required for chemical reactions, thus enhancing reaction rates.

    Macromolecules and Their Building Blocks

    • Macromolecules are formed from monomers: carbohydrates from monosaccharides, proteins from amino acids, nucleic acids from nucleotides, and lipids from fatty acids.
    • Disaccharides are formed by two monosaccharides joined via dehydration synthesis (e.g., lactose).

    Water Properties

    • Water molecules exhibit polarity, with a slightly negative oxygen atom and slightly positive hydrogen atoms, enabling hydrogen bonding.
    • Partial charges on water molecules allow them to engage in hydrogen bonds with other water molecules.

    pH and Acid-Base Concepts

    • A pH of 4.5 indicates a solution with higher hydrogen ion concentration, making it acidic.
    • Household bleach has a pH between 12 and 13, indicating a basic solution with fewer hydrogen ions than hydroxide ions.

    Enzymatic Reactions

    • After releasing a product like carbonic acid, enzymes typically rebind to new reactants for subsequent reactions.

    Vocabulary Overview

    • Atom: Basic unit of matter.
    • Nucleus: Center of the atom, containing protons and neutrons.
    • Electron: Negatively charged particle orbiting the nucleus.
    • Covalent Bond: Forms when atoms share electrons.
    • Ionic Bond: Forms when atoms transfer electrons.
    • Hydrogen Bond: Attraction between polar molecules, such as water.
    • Acidic Solution: Contains more hydrogen (H+) ions.
    • Basic Solution: Contains more hydroxide (OH-) ions than hydrogen (H+) ions.
    • Enzyme: Biological catalyst that accelerates chemical reactions.

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