Portage Learning Biochemistry 210:
Module 1 Exam - The Amazing World of
Biochemistry Questions & Answers
(Grade A+)
What are three ways that biochemists study biological organisms? -
correct answer ✅1. The relationship between structure and
function of biomolecules.
2. The chemical reactions of organisms and or metabolism.
3. Communication with and among organisms.
What is the definition of biochemistry? -
correct answer ✅Biochemistry is referred to as the 'chemistry of
life' as it investigates how the properties of organisms relate to
their molecules.
What elements are important to human life? -
correct answer ✅Bulk elements and trace elements.
Bulk elements consists of non-metals and trace elements consist of
transition metals and metals.
,Portage Learning Biochemistry 210:
Module 1 Exam - The Amazing World of
Biochemistry Questions & Answers
(Grade A+)
Trace elements are important in small amounts.
What are considered bulk elements? -
correct answer ✅C, H, N, O, P, S, Cl, Na, K, Ca.
What are considered trace elements? -
correct answer ✅Mg, V, Cr, Mn, Fe, Co, Ni, Cu, Zn, Mo, W, Se, I.
What is another name for firefly? -
correct answer ✅Lightning bug or glow worm. Fireflies are also
known to be beetles.
What are the different bond shapes? -
correct answer ✅Linear, Trigonal planar, Trigonal pyramidal,
Tetrahedral, Bent.
Linear -
correct answer ✅180 degrees, sp hybridization.
, Portage Learning Biochemistry 210:
Module 1 Exam - The Amazing World of
Biochemistry Questions & Answers
(Grade A+)
A straight-line arrangement of atoms.
Trigonal Planar -
correct answer ✅120 degrees, sp2 hybridization.
A central atom with three bonded groups in a flat, planar structure.
Trigonal Pyramidal -
correct answer ✅107.5 degrees, sp3 hybridization.
A trigonal pyramidal shape occurs when a central atom forms three
bonds and has one lone pair of electrons.
Tetrahedral -
correct answer ✅109.5 degrees, sp3 hybridization.
A central atom with four single bonds, forming a 3D tetrahedron.
Module 1 Exam - The Amazing World of
Biochemistry Questions & Answers
(Grade A+)
What are three ways that biochemists study biological organisms? -
correct answer ✅1. The relationship between structure and
function of biomolecules.
2. The chemical reactions of organisms and or metabolism.
3. Communication with and among organisms.
What is the definition of biochemistry? -
correct answer ✅Biochemistry is referred to as the 'chemistry of
life' as it investigates how the properties of organisms relate to
their molecules.
What elements are important to human life? -
correct answer ✅Bulk elements and trace elements.
Bulk elements consists of non-metals and trace elements consist of
transition metals and metals.
,Portage Learning Biochemistry 210:
Module 1 Exam - The Amazing World of
Biochemistry Questions & Answers
(Grade A+)
Trace elements are important in small amounts.
What are considered bulk elements? -
correct answer ✅C, H, N, O, P, S, Cl, Na, K, Ca.
What are considered trace elements? -
correct answer ✅Mg, V, Cr, Mn, Fe, Co, Ni, Cu, Zn, Mo, W, Se, I.
What is another name for firefly? -
correct answer ✅Lightning bug or glow worm. Fireflies are also
known to be beetles.
What are the different bond shapes? -
correct answer ✅Linear, Trigonal planar, Trigonal pyramidal,
Tetrahedral, Bent.
Linear -
correct answer ✅180 degrees, sp hybridization.
, Portage Learning Biochemistry 210:
Module 1 Exam - The Amazing World of
Biochemistry Questions & Answers
(Grade A+)
A straight-line arrangement of atoms.
Trigonal Planar -
correct answer ✅120 degrees, sp2 hybridization.
A central atom with three bonded groups in a flat, planar structure.
Trigonal Pyramidal -
correct answer ✅107.5 degrees, sp3 hybridization.
A trigonal pyramidal shape occurs when a central atom forms three
bonds and has one lone pair of electrons.
Tetrahedral -
correct answer ✅109.5 degrees, sp3 hybridization.
A central atom with four single bonds, forming a 3D tetrahedron.
