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d. Adenine
8. What is normal blood pH?
a. 8.5
b. 7.0
c. 7.4
d. 6.0
9. Which of the following is true of salts?
a. They are typically inorganic compounds
b. They ionize in water
c. The form electrolytes in water
d. All of the above
10. Which type of bonds is found between the bases of a DNA sequence between the two
strands?
a. Covalent
b. Hydrogen
c. Ionic
d. All of the above
Section 2: For each of the following concept passages, answer the multiple choice questions that
follow. Only one answer will be correct in each question. (1 pt each)
Michael is training for a weight lifting competition. Prior to the event, he eats a large amount of
pasta and other foods high in starch. This is known as carbohydrate loading, and is a typical
dietary portion of athletic training. Additionally, he is given anabolic steroids to supplement his
strength and performance. Though he wins the competition, he is disqualified after drug testing
proved that he has used illegal drugs to gain a competitive edge.
11. Why does Michael consumer large amounts of starch?
a. It will help him gain muscle
b. Starch, once digested, will provide glucose for energy
c. It will help him burn lipids, which will give energy
d. He wants to compete on a full stomach
12. What type of glycosidic bonds IS found in starch?
a. Alpha
b. Beta
c. Gamma
d. Delta
13. Why doesnt Michael eat vegetables high in cellulose rather than starch?
a. Cellulose cannot be digested by humans
b. Cellulose breaks down slower than starch in humans
c. Cellulose does not release glucose
d. None of the above
14. What, do you think, is the purpose of taking anabolic steroids in this competition?
a. To build bone mass
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a. 40C
b. 37C
c. 35C
d. 32C
21. What term best describes the condition that Jeffrey is experiencing in terms of blood pH?
a. Acidosis
b. Alkalosis
c. Asphyxiation
d. None of the above
Section III: Match the terms on the left with the terms on the right for each section. Some
answers choices may not be used. (1 pt each)
22. _____ Lipids
B. Contains glycerol
C. Inorganic molecule
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26. _____ Carbon Dioxide
A. Inorganic molecule
Short Answer: Please answer the following questions in short answer form. Be sure to answer
each question completely and accurately. Partial credit may be given.
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31. Identify the four levels of protein structure. Give a brief description for each level. (2 pts
for each level, 2 pts for the description. 8 pts total)
32. Draw a generic amino acid and label each significant part. (2 pts for the structure, 2 pts
for each labeled part. 10 points total).