Portage Learning Biochemistry 210: Module 1 Exam
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What are three ways that biochemists study biological organisms? - (answers)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? - (answers)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? - (answers)Bulk elements and trace
elements.
Bulk elements consists of non-metals and trace elements consist of transition
metals and metals.
Trace elements are important in small amounts.
What are considered bulk elements? - (answers)C, H, N, O, P, S, Cl, Na, K, Ca.
, What are considered trace elements? - (answers)Mg, V, Cr, Mn, Fe, Co, Ni, Cu, Zn,
Mo, W, Se, I.
What is another name for firefly? - (answers)Lightning bug or glow worm. Fireflies
are also known to be beetles.
What are the different bond shapes? - (answers)Linear, Trigonal planar, Trigonal
pyramidal, Tetrahedral, Bent.
Linear - (answers)180 degrees, sp hybridization.
A straight-line arrangement of atoms.
Trigonal Planar - (answers)120 degrees, sp2 hybridization.
A central atom with three bonded groups in a flat, planar structure.
Trigonal Pyramidal - (answers)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 - (answers)109.5 degrees, sp3 hybridization.
Questions with 100% Correct Answers | Verified |
Latest Update 2025!!
What are three ways that biochemists study biological organisms? - (answers)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? - (answers)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? - (answers)Bulk elements and trace
elements.
Bulk elements consists of non-metals and trace elements consist of transition
metals and metals.
Trace elements are important in small amounts.
What are considered bulk elements? - (answers)C, H, N, O, P, S, Cl, Na, K, Ca.
, What are considered trace elements? - (answers)Mg, V, Cr, Mn, Fe, Co, Ni, Cu, Zn,
Mo, W, Se, I.
What is another name for firefly? - (answers)Lightning bug or glow worm. Fireflies
are also known to be beetles.
What are the different bond shapes? - (answers)Linear, Trigonal planar, Trigonal
pyramidal, Tetrahedral, Bent.
Linear - (answers)180 degrees, sp hybridization.
A straight-line arrangement of atoms.
Trigonal Planar - (answers)120 degrees, sp2 hybridization.
A central atom with three bonded groups in a flat, planar structure.
Trigonal Pyramidal - (answers)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 - (answers)109.5 degrees, sp3 hybridization.
