AP Biology Chapter 4: Carbon and the Molecular Diversity of Life

Question 1

When both "X" groups are on the same side of the geometric isomer the term ____ is used

Accepted Answer

CIS

Question 2

Which two functional groups are ALWAYS found in amino acids?

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carboxyl and amino groups

Question 3

When double bonds are present... what type of isomer exists

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Structural and Geometric are correct

Question 4

What functional group has the property of energy transfer

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Phosphate

Question 5

Specifically, what functional group do you see here...

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Aldehyde

Question 6

When ATP breaks into ADP + P the free phosphate group is sometimes called inorganic... why?

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It lacks carbon

Question 7

Which of the following molecules is a part of ATP?

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adenosine

Question 8

The following is best described as...

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enantiomers

Question 9

Which functional group acts as a base by accepting a proton?

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Amino

Question 10

What functional group when in ionic form is in the form of a cation?

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Amino

Question 11

Specifically, what functional group do you see here...

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Ketone

Question 12

The following are best described as...

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cis-trans isomers

Question 13

A four sided triangular 3D structure...

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Tetrahedron

Question 14

The original source of energy for Miller's experiment was...

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Lightning

Question 15

Where did the primative atmospheric gases come from?

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Volcanoes

Question 16

The two chemical elements found in a hydrocarbon are...

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Carbon and Hydrogen

Question 17

Compounds that have the same chemical formula but different stuctural formulas are called...

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All of these

Question 18

"Mirror images"

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Enantiomers

Question 19

What must an enantiomers have?

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Asymmetric carbon creating a mirror Image

Question 20

What Miller's experiment disproved...

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Vitalism

Question 21

The branch of chemistry that studies carbon containing compounds is called...

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Organic Chemistry

Question 22

The concept that stated life forces were outside of the laws of physics and chemistry...

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Vitalism

Question 23

Specifically, what functional group do you see here...

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Amino

Question 24

The following are best described as...

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structural isomers

Question 25

A compound contains hydroxyl groups as its predominate group. Therefore, this compound _____.

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should dissolve in water

Question 26

The view that all phenomena including life processes are governed by physical and chemical laws

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Mechanism

Question 27

Why are hydrocarbons insoluble in water?

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The majority of their bonds are nonpolar covalent carbon-to-hydrogen links

Question 28

Word association... when I say "Thiol" ... you say...

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Sulfhydryl

Question 29

The complexity and variety of organic molecules is due to:

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the chemical versatility of carbon atoms

Question 30

What must the "R" in this molecule contain to be organic?

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Carbon

Question 31

A double bond between carbon atoms will...

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be more constrained in structure

Question 32

What word doesn't belong in the group?

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Carboxyl

Question 33

Which gas was not in the primitive atmosphere?

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O2

Question 34

The functional group NOT pictured here...

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Organic Phosphates

Question 35

What is the name of this functional group?

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carboxyl

Question 36

The functional groups that would effect pH...

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All of these

Question 37

This functional group is polar like water and a very good organic solvent...

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Hydroxyl

AP Biology Chapter 4: Carbon and the Molecular Diversity of Life

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AP Biology Chapter 4: Carbon and the Molecular Diversity of Life

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