CHEM 210 Biochemistry Mock Final Exam 2026 |
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1. If a new biomolecule is discovered that contains both a hydroxyl group and a
carboxyl group, what implications does this have for its reactivity?
The biomolecule will only function as a structural component.
The biomolecule may exhibit diverse chemical reactivity due to the
presence of multiple functional groups.
The biomolecule will be inert and unreactive.
The biomolecule will only react with water.
2. In organic chemistry, what does the 'R' in a functional group represent?
An oxygen atom
A hydrocarbon chain or substituent
A nitrogen atom
A carbon atom
3. Gout is caused by _________ crystals.
ammonia
calcium oxalate
uric acid
cystine
4. If you were to create a structural formula for a complex organic molecule,
what key features would you need to include to ensure clarity?
The molecular weight and boiling point of the compound.
, Only the total number of atoms in the molecule.
The color and physical state of the compound at room temperature.
The arrangement of atoms, types of bonds, and functional groups
present in the molecule.
5. Which of the following is true about the functional groups in
macromolecules?
Functional groups do not affect the properties and functions of
macromolecules
Functional groups are only found in proteins and not in other
macromolecules
Functional groups can change the shape and function of
macromolecules
Functional groups are interchangeable between different types of
macromolecules.
6. Describe how inorganic chemistry is distinct from organic chemistry in terms
of compound composition.
Inorganic chemistry studies only metals, whereas organic chemistry
studies only non-metals.
Inorganic chemistry is concerned with the study of gases, while
organic chemistry studies liquids.
Inorganic chemistry focuses on compounds that generally do not
contain carbon-hydrogen bonds, while organic chemistry is
centered on carbon-containing compounds.
Inorganic chemistry deals with all types of chemical reactions, while
organic chemistry focuses solely on biological reactions.
, 7. Eukaryotes have molecules that provide protective structural. This network is
called the _______ _.
Cytosol
Cytoplasm
Cell wall
Cytoskeleton
Both Cell wall and Cytoskeleton
8. The most common functional groups on Carbs, such as glucose (and the one
that participates in polymerization) are:
amino
carboxyl
Hydroxyl
Sulfhydryl
9. An organic compound with this structure, C=C, contains a ______functional
group.
Alkyne
Alkene
Alcohol
Both B and D
Alkane
10. Carbohydrates may contain the functional groups:
of an aldehyde
Portage Learning | Trusted Questions & Answers
1. If a new biomolecule is discovered that contains both a hydroxyl group and a
carboxyl group, what implications does this have for its reactivity?
The biomolecule will only function as a structural component.
The biomolecule may exhibit diverse chemical reactivity due to the
presence of multiple functional groups.
The biomolecule will be inert and unreactive.
The biomolecule will only react with water.
2. In organic chemistry, what does the 'R' in a functional group represent?
An oxygen atom
A hydrocarbon chain or substituent
A nitrogen atom
A carbon atom
3. Gout is caused by _________ crystals.
ammonia
calcium oxalate
uric acid
cystine
4. If you were to create a structural formula for a complex organic molecule,
what key features would you need to include to ensure clarity?
The molecular weight and boiling point of the compound.
, Only the total number of atoms in the molecule.
The color and physical state of the compound at room temperature.
The arrangement of atoms, types of bonds, and functional groups
present in the molecule.
5. Which of the following is true about the functional groups in
macromolecules?
Functional groups do not affect the properties and functions of
macromolecules
Functional groups are only found in proteins and not in other
macromolecules
Functional groups can change the shape and function of
macromolecules
Functional groups are interchangeable between different types of
macromolecules.
6. Describe how inorganic chemistry is distinct from organic chemistry in terms
of compound composition.
Inorganic chemistry studies only metals, whereas organic chemistry
studies only non-metals.
Inorganic chemistry is concerned with the study of gases, while
organic chemistry studies liquids.
Inorganic chemistry focuses on compounds that generally do not
contain carbon-hydrogen bonds, while organic chemistry is
centered on carbon-containing compounds.
Inorganic chemistry deals with all types of chemical reactions, while
organic chemistry focuses solely on biological reactions.
, 7. Eukaryotes have molecules that provide protective structural. This network is
called the _______ _.
Cytosol
Cytoplasm
Cell wall
Cytoskeleton
Both Cell wall and Cytoskeleton
8. The most common functional groups on Carbs, such as glucose (and the one
that participates in polymerization) are:
amino
carboxyl
Hydroxyl
Sulfhydryl
9. An organic compound with this structure, C=C, contains a ______functional
group.
Alkyne
Alkene
Alcohol
Both B and D
Alkane
10. Carbohydrates may contain the functional groups:
of an aldehyde
