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</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the pH range for an alkaline solution?

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

    What is the primary function of lipids in the body?

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

    What is the main component of steroids?

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

    Which type of fatty acid has one double bond?

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

    What is the main function of the skeletal system?

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

    In bone formation, what do osteoblasts do?

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

    Which cells are responsible for bone destruction?

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

    Where do epiphyseal fractures have the potential to occur?

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

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

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

    Which spinal curve involves the curving of the lumbar region?

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

    Which bones make up the shoulder girdle?

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

    Which ribs are classified as 'True Ribs'?

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

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

    <p>Scoliosis</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;</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

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

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

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

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

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

    What is the primary characteristic of compact bone?

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

    Which type of bone is the patella (kneecap)?

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

    What is the primary function of lacunae in compact bone?

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

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