Chemistry of Life: Types of Bonds and Subatomic Particles Quiz
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Which of the following is NOT a major element found in the human body?

  • Sulfur (correct)
  • Nitrogen
  • Hydrogen
  • Oxygen

What type of bond is formed by the transfer of electrons?

  • Hydrogen bond
  • Covalent bond
  • Ionic (electrovalent) bond (correct)
  • Peptide bond

What does the atomic number of an element represent?

  • The number of protons in the nucleus (correct)
  • The number of electrons in the atom
  • The number of neutrons in the nucleus
  • The number of protons and neutrons in the nucleus

Which type of molecule typically contains carbon-carbon and carbon-hydrogen bonds?

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

What is the pH range for an alkaline solution?

<p>pH &gt; 7 (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of lipids in the body?

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

What is the main component of steroids?

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

Which type of fatty acid has one double bond?

<p>Monosaturated fatty acid (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main function of the skeletal system?

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

In bone formation, what do osteoblasts do?

<p>Build bones by secreting osteoid (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which cells are responsible for bone destruction?

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

Where do epiphyseal fractures have the potential to occur?

<p>Zone of proliferation (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which bone anchors the frontal, parietal, occipital, and ethmoid bones?

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

Which spinal curve involves the curving of the lumbar region?

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

Which bones make up the shoulder girdle?

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

Which ribs are classified as 'True Ribs'?

<p>1-7 (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In which spine condition does the spine curve to the right or left?

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

Which bones form the male pelvis characteristics?

<p>&quot;Deep, funnel-shaped with a narrow pubic arch&quot; (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is the basic unit of compact bone?

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

What is the primary function of cancellous (spongy) bone?

<p>Providing strength and rigidity (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which type of cartilage is found in the vertebrae and knee meniscus?

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

What is the primary characteristic of compact bone?

<p>Dense and solid structure (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which type of bone is the patella (kneecap)?

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

What is the primary function of lacunae in compact bone?

<p>Facilitating nutrient and waste exchange (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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