biol 10
Which of the following best describes potential energy?
Stored energy or energy that has the ability to do work because of its position
What feature most distinguishes the different types of organic nutrients from each other?
The attachment of different functional groups
Which of the following best describes energy?
The capacity or power to do work, or to transfer power elsewhere
Which of the following best describes kinetic energy?
The energy of motion
Select the three components that are found in all amino acids.
Variable R group Amino group Carboxyl group
Select all of the following that are typically found in energy drinks.
Vitamins Minerals
Of the following summaries of energy drink ingredients, select that which is LEAST likely to be included.
Water, sugars, fats, and proteins
Where do nutrients store their energy?
Within the chemical bonds of their molecule structure
The molecule that serves as the energy currency of cells is abbreviated as
ATP
Which of the following best describes the structure of ATP?
ATP molecules are composed of a ribose sugar, a nitrogen-containing adenine molecule, and three phosphate groups.
Which of the following is a role that proteins play in living organisms?
Act as enzymes to digest nutrient molecules
Proteins can play many diverse roles in cells. Select all of the following that are functions of proteins.
Act as signaling molecules in our nervous system Function as enzymes in the digestive system
Select all of the following components of a molecule of ATP.
Adenine Ribose sugar Three phosphate groups
Which of the following is one of the major classes of energy nutrients that the body digests for energy production?
Carbohydrates
Which of the following statements best describes the structure of carbohydrates?
Carbohydrates are composed of one or more monosaccharides, which are small ringed structures that have carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen in a 1:2:1 ratio.
Which of the following describes one of the roles that lipids play in living organisms?
Compose the plasma membrane of cells
Select all of the following molecules that are considered polymers.
DNA Polysaccharides Proteins
Select all of the following molecules that are considered polymers.
DNA Proteins Polysaccharides
Which of the following types of reactions occurs when individual nucleotide monomers join together to form a strand of RNA, a large nucleic acid polymer?
Dehydration synthesis reaction
Based on the First Law of Thermodynamics, select all of the following that apply to energy.
Energy can be transferred. Energy can be transformed.
Select all of the following that are examples of carbohydrates.
Glucose Starch Lactose
Which of the following is an example of a carbohydrate?
Glycogen
Which of the following types of reactions uses water to break apart polymers into their individual monomers?
Hydrolytic reactions
Select all of the following roles that lipids play in living organisms.
Make up the plasma membrane of cells Hormone production Energy storage
From the following list, select all of those that are good sources of dietary proteins.
Peanut butter Chicken drumsticks Beef jerky
Select all of the following that are classes of lipids.
Phospholipids Cholesterol Triglycerides
Select all of those molecules from the list that are examples of lipids.
Phospholipids Oils Cholesterol
Select the examples of polymers- molecules made of smaller subunits.
Proteins DNA Lipids
Select the three major classes of energy nutrients from the list provided.
Proteins Lipids Carbohydrates
Which of the following is one of the main roles of carbohydrates within living organisms?
Providing a source of energy for life processes
Select all of the following roles that carbohydrates fulfill within living organisms.
Providing energy storage in plants and animals Providing energy for life processes Providing structural support for plants
Which of the following best describes a functional group?
Special combinations of atoms that attach to hydrocarbon chains and rings to form organic nutrients
Which of the following describe the First Law of Thermodynamics?
States that energy cannot be created or destroyed
Proteins are made of "building blocks" called
amino
Proteins are organic nutrient molecules that are composed of individual units called
amino acids
The following list shows the different classes of lipids. Which one does NOT belong?
atp
The molecule that is responsible for all of the energy-requiring processes of a cell is called
atp
Organic molecules must contain
both carbon and hydrogen atoms.
Organic energy nutrients that contain carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen in a 1:2:1 ratio are called
carbohydrates
Organic nutrient molecules that provide an energy source to cells, as well as provide structural support, are called
carbohydrates
The energy contained within the glucose bonds found in some food molecules is called
chemical
The process of photosynthesis converts solar energy into -- energy, which is the energy form that is usable by organisms for life processes.
chemical
Nutrients store energy in the nuclei of their atoms.
false
True or False: Carbohydrates have carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen in a 1:4:1 ratio.
false
The special combinations of atoms that provide organic molecules with their specific characteristics are called
functional
Special combinations of atoms that are found attached to hydrocarbon chains or rings are called
functional groups.
Select the two atoms that are found in all organic molecules.
hydrogen carbon
During digestion, food nutrients are broken down by _____ reactions.
hydrolytic
In order for energy nutrients to be reused by the body, they must first be broken down through chemical means called
hydrolytic
When referring to molecules, the term "organic" means
it contains both carbon and hydrogen.
The mechanical energy of movement is called
kinetic
Statements that use information obtained from theories to describe how natural events occur are called
laws
Statements that use information obtained from theories to develop descriptions of natural phenomenon are called
laws
Fats, oils, and cholesterol are nutrient molecules called
lipids
Organic nutrient molecules that provide energy storage, cell membrane function, and hormone production are called
lipids
The energy that is possessed by an object because of its motion or its position is called
mechanical
Glucose is an example of a type of molecule called a ___ because it bonds together to form long chains of starch.
monomer
Chemical bonds join small molecules called
monomers
Small molecular subunits called --- form chemical bonds to make larger polymers.
monomers
The smaller individual units that combine to form complex carbohydrates are called
monosaccharides
The three types of carbohydrates include
monosaccharides, disaccharides, and polysaccharides.
Molecules that are composed of carbon and hydrogen atoms and provide energy for life processes are called
organic
Large molecules that are composed of two or more repeating smaller units are called
polymers
large molecules that are composed of two or more repeating smaller units are called
polymers
Energy that is stored and has the possibility of doing work is called
potential
Many amino acids join together to form
protein
Lipids are organic nutrient molecules that
provide energy storage, cell membrane function, and hormone production.
The original source of energy for nearly all life on Earth is
solar
Accepted explanations for aspects of the natural world are called
theories
An accepted explanation for natural phenomenon that has been continually tested and verified is called a(n)
theory
During a hydrolytic reaction,
water splits into hydrogen and hydroxide, each of which bond to individual monomers of a polymer, breaking them apart.
The prefix "hydro-" means _____, while the suffix "-lytic" means _____. These describe the steps involved in hydrolytic reactions.
water; to break apart