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Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of a solution?

  • The solute does not settle.
  • The solute does not scatter light.
  • The solute is smaller than 1 nanometer in size.
  • The solute is visible. (correct)

    • Which of the following is an example of a colloid?

  • Seawater
  • Sand in water
  • Milk (correct)
  • Sugar dissolved in water

    • What is the primary function of a buffer?

  • To neutralize a solution to pH 7.
  • To prevent changes in pH when acid or base is added. (correct)
  • To increase the concentration of a solution.
  • To dissolve solutes in a solution.

    • Which of the following is NOT a way to express the concentration of a solution?

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

    What is the difference between a suspension and a colloid?

    <p>Suspensions have larger particles than colloids. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    A substance that dissolves in water is called a:

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

    What is the approximate range of particle sizes for a colloid?

    <p>1 to 100 nanometers (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is an example of a suspension in the body?

    <p>Blood cells in plasma (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following statements best describes the relationship between the kinetic energy of molecules and their temperature?

    <p>Kinetic energy and temperature are directly proportional, meaning as temperature increases, kinetic energy also increases. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following best describes the concept of specific heat?

    <p>The amount of energy required to raise the temperature of 1 gram of a substance by 1 degree Celsius. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Water has a high specific heat. What is the primary reason for this?

    <p>Water can form hydrogen bonds. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the definition of heat of vaporization?

    <p>The amount of heat required to convert 1 gram of a liquid substance into a gas. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why does water have a high heat of vaporization?

    <p>Water can form hydrogen bonds. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following terms describes a substance that dissolves in water?

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

    What happens to a salt when it dissolves in water?

    <p>It breaks apart into its constituent ions. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following substances would be considered hydrophobic?

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

    Which of the following statements accurately describes the octet rule?

    <p>Atoms will gain or lose electrons to achieve a full valence shell of eight electrons. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary factor determining whether an atom will become a cation or an anion?

    <p>The number of electrons in the atom's valence shell. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following elements is most likely to form a cation?

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

    What is the primary function of electrolytes in the body?

    <p>To conduct electrical impulses. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does the periodic table help predict the formation of ions?

    <p>By grouping elements with similar chemical properties and the same number of valence electrons. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following elements has a completely filled valence shell and is therefore considered inert?

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

    What is the term used to describe a group of atoms with a net positive or negative charge?

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

    Which of the following statements best describes the relationship between chemical stability and the octet rule?

    <p>Atoms with filled valence shells are more stable and less reactive. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    During which process does the body break down glycogen into glucose?

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

    Which of the following is NOT a nitrogenous base found in DNA?

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

    What is the function of nucleic acids in the body?

    <p>To store and transfer genetic information for protein synthesis (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a component of a nucleotide?

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

    What type of bond holds the two strands of DNA together?

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

    Which of the following is a difference between DNA and RNA?

    <p>DNA contains thymine, while RNA contains uracil. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The process by which the liver produces glucose from non-carbohydrate sources is called:

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

    Where is DNA primarily found in the cell?

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

    What is the primary function of triglycerides in living organisms?

    <p>Long-term energy storage (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following statements accurately describes the difference between saturated and unsaturated fatty acids?

    <p>Saturated fatty acids contain only single bonds between carbon atoms, while unsaturated fatty acids contain at least one double bond. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the name of the process by which cells break down triglycerides to release energy?

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

    What is the chemical difference between a triglyceride and a phospholipid?

    <p>Triglycerides contain a glycerol molecule and three fatty acids, while phospholipids contain a glycerol molecule, two fatty acids, and a phosphate group. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of lipid is a major component of cell membranes?

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

    What is the primary characteristic of lipids that makes them insoluble in water?

    <p>Their non-polar nature (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a primary class of lipids?

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

    Which of the following amino acids has a nonpolar R group?

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

    What is the process by which water is added to break down a polymer?

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

    Which type of bond links amino acids together in a polypeptide chain?

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

    What is the name given to a protein that is covalently linked to a carbohydrate?

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

    Which of the following is NOT a function of proteins?

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

    Which of the following best describes the primary structure of a protein?

    <p>The sequence of amino acids in the polypeptide chain (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term used for a chain of 3-20 amino acids linked together?

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

    Which of the following is a characteristic of nonpolar amino acids?

    <p>They are hydrophobic and tend to interact with other nonpolar amino acids. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary function of the glycocalyx?

    <p>To facilitate cell recognition and communication (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Flashcards

    Scintigraphy

    A nuclear medicine imaging technique using radioactive tracers.

    Valence shell

    The outer shell of an atom that contains electrons.

    Octet rule

    The tendency of atoms to seek a full valence shell of eight electrons.

    Cation

    A positively charged ion formed by losing electrons.

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    Anion

    A negatively charged ion formed by gaining electrons.

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    Polyatomic ion

    A complex ion made of two or more atoms that can be positively or negatively charged.

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    Electrolytes

    Ions that conduct electric current when dissolved in water.

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    Chemical activity

    The tendency of elements to lose, gain, or share electrons to achieve stability.

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    Temperature and Kinetic Energy

    Higher temperature correlates with greater kinetic energy.

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    Specific Heat

    Energy needed to raise 1 g of a substance by 1°C.

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    High Specific Heat of Water

    Water requires much energy to increase its temperature due to hydrogen bonds.

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    Heat of Vaporization

    Energy required to convert 1 g of liquid to gas.

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    Water as Universal Solvent

    Water dissolves many substances, called solutes.

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    Hydrophilic Substances

    Substances that dissolve in water and are water-loving.

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    Hydrophobic Substances

    Substances that do not dissolve in water and are water-fearing.

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    Neutralization

    The process of returning an acidic or basic solution to neutral (pH 7).

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    Buffer

    A substance or group of substances that prevents pH changes in a solution.

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    Water Mixture Categories

    Mixtures of substances in water can be suspensions, colloids, or solutions.

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    Suspension

    A mixture where particles larger than 100 nm do not remain mixed without motion.

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    Colloid

    A mixture with particles 1 to 100 nanometers that scatter light and may appear milky.

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    Solution

    A homogeneous mixture where solute particles are smaller than 1 nanometer and dissolve in water.

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    Solute and Solvent

    In a solution, the solute is dissolved by the solvent.

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    Emulsion

    A colloid specifically consisting of water and a nonpolar substance, like oil in water.

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    Glycogenesis

    The process of storing excess glucose as glycogen in liver and muscle.

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    Glycogenolysis

    The breakdown of glycogen back into glucose when blood sugar drops.

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    Gluconeogenesis

    The process of creating glucose from non-carbohydrate sources.

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    Nucleic acids

    Macromolecules that store and transfer genetic information for protein synthesis.

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    DNA

    Deoxyribonucleic acid; double-stranded nucleic acid storing genetic info.

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    RNA

    Ribonucleic acid; single-stranded nucleic acid involved in protein synthesis.

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    Nucleotide

    The monomer of nucleic acids, consisting of a nitrogenous base, sugar, and phosphate.

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    ATP

    Adenosine triphosphate; a nucleotide providing chemical energy in cells.

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    Hydrolysis

    A process that breaks polymers into monomers using water.

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    Lipids

    Diverse macromolecules that are mostly insoluble in water.

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    Triglycerides

    Lipids composed of glycerol and three fatty acids, used for energy storage.

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    Fatty acids

    Lipid molecules with 14-20 carbon chains and a carboxyl group.

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    Saturated fatty acid

    Fatty acids without double bonds, fully saturated with hydrogen.

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    Unsaturated fatty acid

    Fatty acids with one or more double bonds, causing kinks in the chain.

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    Phospholipid

    An amphipathic molecule with a polar head and two nonpolar tails.

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    Lipogenesis

    The process of forming triglycerides for energy storage.

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    Proteins

    Polymers made of linear strands of amino acids.

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    Functions of proteins

    Proteins serve as enzymes, transporters, defenses, and more.

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    Amino acids

    The monomer units that compose proteins, 20 types exist.

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    Peptide bond

    A covalent bond linking two amino acids formed by dehydration synthesis.

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    Dipeptide

    A molecule formed by two amino acids linked together.

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    Polypeptide

    A chain of 21 to 199 amino acids linked together.

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    Glycoproteins

    Proteins covalently bonded to carbohydrates.

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    Categories of amino acids

    Amino acids are grouped into nonpolar, polar, charged, and special.

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    Study Notes

    Atomic Structure

    • Matter is a substance with mass and occupies space
    • Matter exists in three forms: solid, liquid, and gas
    • All matter is composed of atoms
    • Atoms are the smallest particles exhibiting element's chemical properties
    • There are 92 naturally occurring elements
    • Elements are organized in the periodic table
    • Elements are categorized as major, minor, or trace elements based on their percentage in the human body
    • Major elements comprise almost 99% of the body's weight
    • Minor elements comprise less than 1% of the body's weight
    • Only 12 elements occur in living organisms in larger quantities
    • Atoms are composed of protons, neutrons, and electrons
    • Protons have a positive charge and a mass of 1 amu
    • Neutrons have no charge and a mass of 1 amu
    • Electrons have a negative charge and a mass of 1/800th the mass of a proton or neutron
    • Protons and neutrons are located in the atomic nucleus
    • Electrons are located in orbitals or shells around the nucleus
    • Each shell (orbital) has a limited capacity for electrons
    • Electrons fill the innermost shells first
    • Atoms achieve stability by filling their outermost electron shell, often eight electrons
    • Isotopes are atoms of the same element with the same number of protons and electrons but a different number of neutrons
    • Radioisotopes are unstable isotopes that emit radiation as they decay
    • The atomic number represents the number of protons in an atom
    • The average atomic mass represents the mass of protons and neutrons

    Ions and Ionic Compounds

    • Ions are atoms or groups of atoms with a net electrical charge
    • Cations are positively charged ions (formed by losing electrons)
    • Anions are negatively charged ions (formed by gaining electrons)
    • Polyatomic ions are groups of atoms with a net charge
    • Ionic bonds are formed by electrostatic attractions between oppositely charged ions
    • Salts are compounds formed from ionic bonds
    • Electrolytes are substances that conduct an electric current in solution; many important ions are electrolytes

    Covalent Bonding

    • Covalent bonds are formed when atoms share electrons
    • Molecules are groups of atoms held together by covalent bonds
    • Molecular compounds are formed from covalent bonds
    • Covalent bonds can be single, double, or triple
    • Electronegativity is the ability of an atom to attract electrons in a covalent bond; differences in electronegativity between atoms in a bond affect its polarity
    • Nonpolar covalent bonds have equal sharing of electrons
    • Polar covalent bonds have unequal sharing of electrons; one end has a partial positive charge, the other a partial negative charge
    • Intermolecular attractions, such as hydrogen bonds, are attractions between molecules

    Molecular Structure of Water

    • Water is a polar molecule (oxygen is slightly negative, hydrogen is slightly positive)
    • Water molecules form hydrogen bonds with each other
    • Water has high surface tension, high specific heat, and a high heat of vaporization
    • Water is a universal solvent
    • Substances can dissolve in water if they are polar or charged (hydrophilic)
    • Substances that do not dissolve in water are nonpolar (hydrophobic)

    Acidic and Basic Solutions

    • Water can dissociate into hydrogen ions (H⁺) and hydroxide ions (OH⁻)
    • Acids are substances that release hydrogen ions when dissolved in water
    • Bases are substances that release hydroxide ions or accept hydrogen ions when dissolved in water
    • The pH scale measures the concentration of hydrogen ions in a solution
    • pH values below 7 are acidic
    • pH values above 7 are basic
    • A neutral solution has a pH of 7
    • Buffers resist changes in pH

    Water Mixtures

    • Suspensions are mixtures where undissolved particles settle out over time.
    • Colloids are mixtures where particles do not settle out, but are very small
    • Solutions are homogeneous mixtures of dissolved substances
    • Concentrations of solutes can be described using various units (mass/volume, percentage, etc.).

    Biological Macromolecules

    • Four major classes: carbohydrates, lipids, proteins, and nucleic acids
    • Monomers are the building blocks of macromolecules
    • Polymers are formed by linking monomers together
    • Dehydration synthesis is the process of joining monomers to form polymers
    • Hydrolysis is the process of breaking polymers into monomers by adding water
    • Lipids are hydrophobic and function in energy storage and membrane structure
    • Carbohydrates are hydrophilic and function in energy storage and structural support
    • Proteins have diverse functions, including catalyzing reactions, transporting molecules, and providing structural support.
    • Nucleic acids store and transmit genetic information

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