Water's Role in Living Cells Quiz
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Which of the following is true about the function of a protein?

  • The function of a protein is determined by its taste
  • The function of a protein is determined by its color
  • The function of a protein is determined by its shape (correct)
  • The function of a protein is determined by its size

    • What can a single change in one amino acid cause?

  • A change in protein shape (correct)
  • A change in protein taste
  • A change in protein color
  • A change in protein size

    • Which disease is caused by a single change in one amino acid from acidic to non-polar?

  • Sickle cell anemia (correct)
  • Alzheimer's disease
  • Hemophilia
  • Cystic fibrosis

    • Which of the following properties of liquid water make it an excellent solvent for living cells?

    <p>Hydrogen bonds between water molecules break and form randomly</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of bonds within water molecules break and form randomly?

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

    What type of exoplanet is K2-18 b?

    <p>A habitable exoplanet</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What property of water explains why icebergs float and why lakes freeze from the top down?

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

    What property of water allows it to act as a solvent?

    <p>Sphere of hydration</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What property of liquid water allows capillary flow?

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

    What determines the state (solid, liquid, or gas) of water?

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

    Which telescope detected the exoplanet K2-18 b?

    <p>James Webb Telescope</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of planet is K2-18 b classified as?

    <p>Rocky planet</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What property of water explains the phenomenon of icebergs and ice on lakes?

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

    What type of bonds between water molecules determine its state as solid, liquid, or gas?

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

    What property of water allows capillary flow?

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

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