BIOCHEM FINAL EXAM UPDATED ACTUAL
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS
Question:
1. T/F: According to the module, a compound with a
molecular mass of 1,000 g/mol is considered a
macromolecule.
Answer:
false
macromolecule >5,000 g/mol
Question:
2. T/F: Biomolecules can have two or more different
functional groups.
Answer:
true
Question:
3. T/F: The following group is an amine.
C2H5NH2
Answer:
true
Question:
4. T/F: In a eukaryotic cell, the organelles called
peroxisomes serve the purpose of digesting
macromolecules.
Answer:
false
peroxisomes degrade dangerous/hazardous molecules, lysosomes degrade
macromolecules
, Question:
5. T/F: In a eukaryotic cell, the organelles called lysosomes
serve the purpose of digesting macromolecules.
Answer:
true
Question:
6. T/F: Carbon dioxide has a linear molecular shape AND
has a bond angle of 109.5 degrees.
Answer:
false
linear shape = 180 degrees
Question:
7. Of the following, ___ is not a property of carbon.
Forming ionic bonds
Forming cyclic structures
Forming multiple bonds
Forming bonds with oxygen
Bonding in long chains
Answer:
Forming ionic bonds
Question:
8. Which of the following is an element not typically found
in living organisms?
Br
Ca
H
S
Na
Answer:
Br
Question:
9. What are the functional groups found in carbohydrates?
Answer:
carbonyls (C=O)
alcohol/hydroxyls (-OH)
ketones
aldehydes
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS
Question:
1. T/F: According to the module, a compound with a
molecular mass of 1,000 g/mol is considered a
macromolecule.
Answer:
false
macromolecule >5,000 g/mol
Question:
2. T/F: Biomolecules can have two or more different
functional groups.
Answer:
true
Question:
3. T/F: The following group is an amine.
C2H5NH2
Answer:
true
Question:
4. T/F: In a eukaryotic cell, the organelles called
peroxisomes serve the purpose of digesting
macromolecules.
Answer:
false
peroxisomes degrade dangerous/hazardous molecules, lysosomes degrade
macromolecules
, Question:
5. T/F: In a eukaryotic cell, the organelles called lysosomes
serve the purpose of digesting macromolecules.
Answer:
true
Question:
6. T/F: Carbon dioxide has a linear molecular shape AND
has a bond angle of 109.5 degrees.
Answer:
false
linear shape = 180 degrees
Question:
7. Of the following, ___ is not a property of carbon.
Forming ionic bonds
Forming cyclic structures
Forming multiple bonds
Forming bonds with oxygen
Bonding in long chains
Answer:
Forming ionic bonds
Question:
8. Which of the following is an element not typically found
in living organisms?
Br
Ca
H
S
Na
Answer:
Br
Question:
9. What are the functional groups found in carbohydrates?
Answer:
carbonyls (C=O)
alcohol/hydroxyls (-OH)
ketones
aldehydes