Type:
Test Bank
Resource:
Biochemistry
Edition:
4th Edition
Author(s):
Christopher Mathews Kensal van Holde Dean Appling
TEST ITEM FILE Scott Lefler Arizona State University
Biochemistry Fourth Edition Christopher K. Mathews Oregon State University
K. E. van Holde Oregon State University
Dean R. Appling The University of Texas at Austin
Spencer J. Anthony-Cahill Western Washington University
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Mathews, van Holde, Appling, and Anthony-Cahill, Biochemistry 4th edition Chapter 1: The Scope of Biochemistry
Multiple Choice Questions 1)
The synthesis of which molecule is considered by many to be the root of biochemistry since it was the first synthesis of a biological molecule from non-biological precursors? A) B) C) D) E)
DNA urea glucose glycine adenosine triphosphate (ATP)
Answer: B Difficulty: 1
2)
Topic: The Roots of Biochemistry
Prior to 1926, the source of biological catalysis was postulated to be possessed by “ferments” which today are called _______. A) B) C) D) E)
proteins nucleic acids enzymes polysaccharides membranes
Answer: C Difficulty: 1
3)
Topic: The Roots of Biochemistry
Originally, nucleic acids were thought to serve what role within a cell? A) B) C) D) E)
catalysts genetic structural buffer none of the above
Answer: C Difficulty: 1
Topic: The Roots of Biochemistry
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Mathews, van Holde, Appling, and Anthony-Cahill, Biochemistry 4th edition Chapter 1: The Scope of Biochemistry
4)
Which of the following organelles is found in plant cells, but not in animal cells A) B) C) D) E)
chloroplast Golgi apparatus mitochondrion smooth endoplasmic reticulum rough endoplasmic reticulum
Answer: A Difficulty: 1
5)
Topic: The Roots of Biochemistry
Which of the following elements is considered a second tier biochemical element meaning that it is less abundant than first tier elements but still required for life in all organisms? A) B) C) D) E)
H N P C O
Answer: C Difficulty: 1
6)
Topic: Biochemistry as a Chemical Science
Which of the following is a polymer derived from glucose? A) B) C) D) E)
cellulose ribonucleic acid polypeptide deoxyribonucleic acid none of the above
Answer: A Difficulty: 1
Topic: Biochemistry as a Chemical Science
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Mathews, van Holde, Appling, and Anthony-Cahill, Biochemistry 4th edition Chapter 1: The Scope of Biochemistry
7)
Which of the following macromolecules is considered a homopolymer? A) B) C) D) E)
polypeptides ribonucleic acids deoxyribonucleic acids starch all of the above
Answer: D Difficulty: 2
8)
Topic: Biochemistry as a Chemical Science
Which of the following is a role played by proteins? A) B) C) D) E)
structural transport information signaling catalysts all of the above
Answer: E Difficulty: 2
9)
Topic: Biochemistry as a Chemical Science
Of the following biomolecules, which is found only in a monomeric form as opposed to a polymeric form? A) B) C) D) E)
amino acids carbohydrates lipids nucleotides none of the above
Answer: C Difficulty: 1
Topic: Biochemistry as a Chemical Science
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