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?

Organic molecules Signup and view all the answers

What is the pH range for an alkaline solution?

pH > 7 Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of lipids in the body?

Energy storage Signup and view all the answers

What is the main component of steroids?

Steroid nucleus Signup and view all the answers

Which type of fatty acid has one double bond?

Monosaturated fatty acid Signup and view all the answers

What is the main function of the skeletal system?

Protection Signup and view all the answers

In bone formation, what do osteoblasts do?

Build bones by secreting osteoid Signup and view all the answers

Which cells are responsible for bone destruction?

Osteoclasts Signup and view all the answers

Where do epiphyseal fractures have the potential to occur?

Zone of proliferation Signup and view all the answers

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

Sphenoid Signup and view all the answers

Which spinal curve involves the curving of the lumbar region?

Lordosis Signup and view all the answers

Which bones make up the shoulder girdle?

Scapula and Clavicle Signup and view all the answers

Which ribs are classified as 'True Ribs'?

1-7 Signup and view all the answers

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

Scoliosis Signup and view all the answers

Which bones form the male pelvis characteristics?

"Deep, funnel-shaped with a narrow pubic arch" Signup and view all the answers

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

Osteon Signup and view all the answers

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

Providing strength and rigidity Signup and view all the answers

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

Fibrocartilage Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary characteristic of compact bone?

Dense and solid structure Signup and view all the answers

Which type of bone is the patella (kneecap)?

Sesamoid bone Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of lacunae in compact bone?

Facilitating nutrient and waste exchange Signup and view all the answers