AP Bio Unit 1 Test Review

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The tendency of a material to "stick to itself" is... A. cohesion B. adhesion C. capillary action

A

Which of the following properties gives water it's surface tension? A. cohesion B. adhesion

A

A hydrogen bond is ... A. a stronger bond than the covalent bond. B. a stronger bond that an ionic bond C. a weaker bond than a covalent and ionic bond D. none of the above

C

The polar covalent bonds of water molecules... A. promote the formation of hydrogen bonds. B. create a crystalline structure in liquid water. C. help water to dissolve nonpolar solutes. D. lower the heat of vaporization and lead to evaporative cooling. E. all of the above.

A

Water is a versatile solvent- which one is an example of benefit to life? A. Most chemical reactions in life involve solutes dissolved in water. B. Temperature changes in environment and in organisms are moderated. C. A water column is pulled up through the plant vessel tubes called xylem against gravity. D. Solar heat is dissipated from tropical seas. E. Evaporation of water cools surfaces of plants and animals. F. Floating ice insulates bodies of water so they don't freeze solid.

A

Which of the following descriptions best fits the class of molecules known as nucleotides? A. a nitrogenous base, a phosphate group, and a pentose sugar B. a nitrogenous base and a phosphate group C. a phosphate group and an adenine or uracil D. a pentose sugar and a purine or pyrimidine

A

Which two functional groups are always found in amino acids? A. carboxyl and amine B. amino and sulfhydryl C. carbonyl and amine D. ketone and methyl

A

Why are hydrocarbons insoluble in water? A. The majority of their bonds are nonpolar covalent carbon-to-hydrogen linkages. B. They are hydrophilic. C. They are lighter than water. D. They exhibit considerable molecular complexity and diversity.

A

A student wants to modify model 1 so that it represents an RNA double helix instead of a DNA double helix. Of the following possible changes, which would be most effective in making model 1 look more like RNA than DNA? A. Changing the sequence of the base pairs B. Changing the deoxyriboses to riboses by adding −OH−OH groups C. Changing the shapes of the nitrogenous bases to match those shown in model 2 D. Changing the sugar-phosphate backbone to a ribbon, as shown in model 3

B

From water's high specific heat, which one is an example of a benefit to life? A. Most chemical reactions in life involve solutes dissolved in water. B. Temperature changes in environment and in organisms are moderated. C. A water column is pulled up through the plant vessel tubes called xylem against gravity. D. Solar heat is dissipated from tropical seas. E. Evaporation of water cools surfaces of plants and animals. F. Floating ice insulates bodies of water so they don't freeze solid.

B

As shown in the diagram, when environmental temperatures drop below freezing, a layer of ice typically forms on the surface of bodies of freshwater such as lakes and rivers. Which of the following best describes how the structure of ice benefits the organisms that live in the water below? A. The water molecules in ice are closer together than those in liquid water, so the ice prevents the passage of air to the water, maintaining a constant gas mixture in the water. B. The water molecules in ice are closer together than those in liquid water, so the ice forms a barrier that protects the organisms in the water from the freezing air temperatures. C. The water molecules in ice are farther apart than those in liquid water, so the ice floats, maintaining the warmer, denser water at the lake bottom. D. The water molecules in ice are farther apart than those in liquid water, so the ice floats, preventing the escape of gases from the liquid water.

C

At what level of structure in proteins do disulfide bonds form? A. primary structure B. secondary structure C. tertiary structure D. primary and secondary structure

C

The molecular formula for glucose is C₆H₁₂O₆. What would be the molecular formula for a molecule made by linking three glucose molecules together by dehydration reactions? A. C₆H₁₂O₆ B. C12H22O11 C. C18H32O16 D. C18H36O18

C

There are 20 different amino acids. What makes one amino acid different from another? A. different structural and optical isomers B. different asymmetric carbons C. different side chains (R groups) attached to an alpha carbon D. different side chains (R groups) attached to the amine groups

C

Upon chemical analysis, a particular polypeptide was found to contain 100 amino acids. How many peptide bonds are present in this protein? A. 97 B. 98 C. 99 D. 100 E. 101

C

A characteristic of nonpolar molecules that are not soluble in water... A. high heat of vaporization B. more dense than water C. hydrophilic D. hydrophobic

D

Which of the following best summarizes the relationship between dehydration reactions and hydrolysis? A. Hydrolysis creates monomers, and dehydration reactions break down polymers. B. Dehydration reactions ionize water molecules and add hydroxyl groups to polymers; hydrolysis reactions release hydroxyl groups from polymers. C. Dehydration reactions can occur only after hydrolysis. D. Dehydration reaction assemble polymers, and hydrolysis reactions break down polymers.

D

Which of the following is not a polymer? A. starch B. DNA C. cellulose D. glucose E. proteins

D

Which of the following statements is correct about the molecule shown in Figure 1 ? A. It is RNA because of the relative direction of the two strands. B. It is RNA because of the number of different nucleotides found in the molecule. C. It is DNA because of the nature of the hydrogen bonds between guanine and cytosine. D. It is DNA because of the nucleotides present.

D

All of the following contain amino acids, except A. insulin B. enzymes C. antibodies D. hemoglobin E. cholesterol

E

If 14C-labeled uracil is added to the growth medium of cells,what macromolecules will be labeled? A. both DNA and RNA B. phospholipids C. proteins D. DNA E. RNA

E

Lactose, a sugar in milk, is composed of one glucose molecule joined by a glycosidic linkage to one galactose molecule. How is lactose classified? A. as a hexose B. as a pentose C. as a monosaccharide D. as a polysaccharide E. as a disaccharide

E

Water has a high heat of vaporization, which one is an example of benefit to life? A. Most chemical reactions in life involve solutes dissolved in water. B. Temperature changes in environment and in organisms are moderated. C. A water column is pulled up through the plant vessel tubes called xylem against gravity. D. Solar heat is dissipated from tropical seas. E. Evaporation of water cools surfaces of plants and animals. F. Floating ice insulates bodies of water so they don't freeze solid.

E

Hydrogen bonding

H--O

How might this change affect the structure and function of the protein? A. The R-groupR-group of the new amino acid, valine, has different chemical properties than the R-groupR-group of cysteine. This will cause the protein to misfold and not function properly in the cell. B. The new amino acid, valine, has replaced cysteine in the new protein. Since the number of amino acids has remained the same, there will be no change in the three-dimensional folding, or function, of the protein. C. Since this is a linear section, it does not influence protein folding. Thus, there will be no change in protein structure or function. D. Since the new amino acid is bounded on one side by an amino acid with a negatively charged R-groupR-group and by an amino acid on the other side with a positively charged R-groupR-group, the charges will balance and the protein will fold as usual.

A

Mammals do not produce digestive enzyme B. However, sheep and cattle are two types of mammals that contain microorganisms in their digestive tract that produce enzyme B. Based the information provided, which of the following statements best describes why starch and cellulose provide different functions in plants? A. The differences in the assembly and organization of the monomers of these two polymers result in different chemical properties. B. Since starch and cellulose are composed of identical monomers, the cellular environment where they are located controls their function. C. The monomers of cellulose are connected by covalent bonds, making it idea for structural support. D. The monomers of starch are connected by ionic bonds, making it ideal for energy storage for plants.

A

Which statement describes how water is pulled up through the xylem to the leaves of the plant? A. As water exits the leaf, hydrogen bonding between water molecules pulls more water up from below. B. As water exits the leaf, signals are sent to the roots to pump more water up to the leaves through the xylem by adhesion. C. Evaporation from the leaf decreases the hydrogen bonds that form between the water molecules in the xylem, which helps the water molecules to be pulled up the xylem. D. Evaporation of water from the leaf increases the hydrogen bonds that form between water molecules in the air, providing the energy for transport.

A

Mammals do not produce digestive enzyme B. However, sheep and cattle are two types of mammals that contain microorganisms in their digestive tract that produce enzyme B. Based on Figure 1, which of the following best compares the atomic structures of starch and cellulose? A. Starch is composed of carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen, while cellulose also contains nitrogen. B. Starch and cellulose are composed of repeating glucose monomers; however, in cellulose every other glucose monomer is rotated 180 degrees. C. Starch is composed of monomers that each have a CH2OHCH2OH group, while cellulose only has a CH2OHCH2OH group on every other monomer. D. Starch and cellulose are composed of identical monomers and therefore have identical structures.

B

One of the primary functions of RNA molecules is to ... A. make a copy of itself, thus ensuring genetic continuity. B. function in the synthesis of proteins. C. transmit genetic information to offspring. D. act as a pattern or blueprint to form DNA

B

The bonding of two amino acid molecules to form a larger molecule requires ... A. the release of a nitrous oxide molecule. B. the release of a water molecule. C. the release of a carbon dioxide molecule. D. the addition of a nitrogen atom. E. the addition of a water molecule.

B

The tendency of water sticking to a different substance is ... A. cohesion B. adhesion

B

Which level of protein structure do the alpha helix and the beta-pleated sheet represent? A. primary B. secondary C. tertiary D. quaternary E. primary, secondary, tertiary, and quaternary

B

Which of the following best demonstrates the unity(commonality) among all organisms? A.identical DNA sequences B.the structure and function of DNA C. identical hormones D. differentiation

B

Which of the following is true regarding saturated fatty acids? A. They are the predominant fatty acid in corn oil. B. They are the principal molecules in lard and butter. C. They have double bonds between the carbon atoms of the fatty acids. D. They are usually liquid at room temperature. E. They are usually produced by plants.

B

At which level(s) of protein structure are interactions between the side chains (R groups) most important? A. primary B. secondary C. tertiary D. primary, secondary, tertiary, and quaternary

C

Based on the figure, which statement best describes the observed relationship between atmospheric CO2 enrichment and plant growth under ideal and stressed conditions? A. The increase in atmospheric CO2CO2 had no observable effect on plant growth under either ideal or stressed conditions. B. The increase in atmospheric CO2CO2 resulted in a greater increase in plant growth under ideal conditions than under stressed conditions. C. The increase in atmospheric CO2CO2 resulted in a greater increase in plant growth under stressed conditions than under ideal conditions. D. The increase in atmospheric CO2CO2 resulted in an inhibition of plant growth under both ideal and stressed conditions.

C

Capillary action of water- which one is an example of a benefit to life? A. Most chemical reactions in life involve solutes dissolved in water. B. Temperature changes in environment and in organisms are moderated. C. A water column is pulled up through the plant vessel tubes called xylem against gravity. D. Solar heat is dissipated from tropical seas. E. Evaporation of water cools surfaces of plants and animals. F. Floating ice insulates bodies of water so they don't freeze solid.

C

Figure 1 represents a segment of DNA. Radiation can damage the nucleotides in a DNA molecule. To repair some types of damage, a single nucleotide can be removed from a DNA molecule and replaced with an undamaged nucleotide. Which of the four labeled bonds in Figure 1 could be broken to remove and replace the cytosine nucleotide without affecting the biological information coded in the DNA molecule? A. Bond X only B. Bond W only C. Bonds Y and Z at the same time D. Bonds W and Z at the same time

C

How many molecules of water are needed to completely hydrolyze a polymer that is 11 monomers long? A. 8 B. 9 C. 10 D. 11 E. 12

C

How will brief heating (to 95 degrees C) affect macromolecular structures in aqueous solution? A. DNA duplexes will unwind and separate. B. Proteins will hydrolyze into amino acids. C. Proteins will unfold (denature). D. Starch will hydrolyze into monomeric sugars.

C

If cells are grown in a medium containing radioactive phosphate, which of these molecules will be labeled? A. nucleic acids B. amylose C. both phospholipids and nucleic acids D. phospholipids E. proteins

C

Mammals do not produce digestive enzyme B. However, sheep and cattle are two types of mammals that contain microorganisms in their digestive tract that produce enzyme B. Which of the following best describes the process that adds a monosaccharide to an existing polysaccharide? A. The monosaccharide is completely broken down by a specific enzyme and then the atoms are reorganized and made into a polysaccharide. B. Ionic bonds are formed between adjacent carbon atoms of the monosaccharide and the polysaccharide by adding water (H2O)(H2O) and a specific enzyme. C. A specific enzyme removes the hydrogen (HH) from the monosaccharide and the hydroxide (OHOH) from the polysaccharide, creating a bond between the two and creating a water (H2OH2O) molecule. D. A specific enzyme removes two hydroxides (OH)(OH), one from the monosaccharide, and one from the polysaccharide, creating a bond between the two monosaccharides and creating a hydrogen peroxide (H2O2H2O2) molecule.

C

Which of the following best describes a structural similarity between the two molecules shown in Figure 1 that is relevant to their function? A. Both molecules are composed of the same four nucleotides, which allows each molecule to be produced from the same pool of available nucleotides. B. Both molecules are composed of the same type of five-carbon sugar, which allows each molecule to act as a building block for the production of polysaccharides. C. Both molecules contain nucleotides that form base pairs with other nucleotides, which allows each molecule to act as a template in the synthesis of other nucleic acid molecules. D. Both molecules contain nitrogenous bases and phosphate groups, which allows each molecule to be used as a monomer in the synthesis of proteins and lipids.

C

Which of the following describes a key difference among the 20 amino acids that are used to make proteins? A. Only some amino acids have an R-group. B. Only some amino acids have a carboxyl group (COOH)(COOH). C. Some amino acids are hydrophobic. D. Some amino acids contain the element phosphorus.

C

Which of the following is common feature of the illustrated reactions showing the linking of monomers to form macromolecules? A. Two identical monomers are joined by a covalent bond. B. Two different monomers are joined by a covalent bond. C. Monomers are joined by a covalent bond, and a water molecule is produced. D. Monomers are joined by ionic bonds, and a water molecule is produced.

C

Which of the following is the most likely reason for the difference in leaf growth? A. The phosphorus-starved plant was unable to synthesize both the required proteins and lipids, limiting growth. B. The phosphorus-starved plant was unable to synthesize both the required proteins and carbohydrates, limiting growth. C. The phosphorus-starved plant was unable to synthesize both the required nucleic acids and lipids, limiting growth. D. The phosphorus-starved plant was unable to synthesize both the required carbohydrates and nucleic acids, limiting growth.

C

As shown in Figure 1, an amino acid must have which of the following properties in order to be incorporated into a polypeptide? A. The ability to remain stable in the presence of water molecules B. An R-group that is compatible with the R-groupR-group of the last amino acid incorporated C. A central carbon atom that reacts with a nitrogen atom to form the peptide bond D. The ability to form a covalent bond with both its NH2NH2 group and its COOH group

D

At what level of structure in proteins are multiple polypeptides arranged to give a unique three-dimensional shape? A. primary B. secondary C. tertiary D. quaternary

D

If cells grown in a medium containing radioactive nitrogen, which of these molecules will be labeled? A. fatty acids only B. nucleic acids only C. proteins only D. both proteins and nucleic acids

D

In what molecules can sulfur be found? A. both proteins and nucleic acids B. nucleic acids C. amylose D. proteins

D

Mammals do not produce digestive enzyme B. However, sheep and cattle are two types of mammals that contain microorganisms in their digestive tract that produce enzyme B. Which of the following would most likely occur if cattle lost the ability to maintain a colony of microorganisms in their digestive tract? A. Cattle would no longer be able to synthesize cellulose. B. Cattle would have to convert cellulose to starch before digesting it. C. Cattle would have to start producing enzyme BB without the help of the bacteria. D. Cattle would no longer be able to use cellulose as a primary source of glucose.

D

Which bonds are created during the formation of the primary structure of a protein? A. phosphodiester bonds B. hydrogen bonds C. disulfide bonds D. peptide bonds

D

Which feature of model 1 best illustrates how biological information is coded in a DNA molecule? A. The 5′5′ and 3′3′ labels at the ends of each strand B. The labeling of the hydrogen bonds between base pairs C. The lines connecting sugars and phosphate groups that represent covalent bonds D. The linear sequence of the base pairs

D

Water is less dense as a solid, which one is an example of benefit to life? A. Most chemical reactions in life involve solutes dissolved in water. B. Temperature changes in environment and in organisms are moderated. C. A water column is pulled up through the plant vessel tubes called xylem against gravity. D. Solar heat is dissipated from tropical seas. E. Evaporation of water cools surfaces of plants and animals. F. Floating ice insulates bodies of water so they don't freeze solid.

F


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