ANSWERS A+ PASS
Which of the following statements correctly describes geometric isomers? - Answer-
They have variations in arrangement around double bond.
A mixture of two enatiomers, that is, molecules that - Answer- are mirror images of one
another.
A compound contains hydroxyl groups as its predominant functional group. Which of the
following statements is true concerning this compund? - Answer- It should dissolve in
water.
Which is the best descrpition of a carbonyl group? - Answer- A carbon atom jointed to
an oxygen by a double covalent bond.
Which of the following contains nitrogen in aidditon to carbon, oxygen, and hydrogen? -
Answer- An amino acid such as glycine.
Which two functional groups are always found in amino acids? - Answer- Carboxyl and
amino.
Amino acids are amino acids because they always posses which functional group? -
Answer- Carboxyl.
A carbon skeleton is covalently bonded to both an amino group and a carboxyl group.
When placed in water it - Answer- would function as both an acid or a base.
Which functional group can act as acids? - Answer- Carboxyl and Phosphate.
Testosterone and estradiol are - Answer- Steroids
Testosterone and estradiol are male and female sex hormones, respectively, in my
vertebrases. How do these molecules differ? - Answer- Testosterone and estradiol have
different functional groups attached to the same carbon skeleton.
Which of the following is not a polymer? - Answer- Gluclose
What is the chemical mechanism by which cells make polymers from monomers? -
Answer- Dehydration reactions
How many molecules of water are needed to completely hyrdolyze a polymer that is 11
monomers long? - Answer- 10