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The Chemistry of Biology
Multiple Choice Questions
1. Anything that occupies space and has mass is called
A. atomic.
B. living.
C. matter.
D. energy.
E. space.
ASM Objective: 03.02 The interactions of microorganisms among themselves and with their environment are determined by their metabolic
abilities (e.g., quorum sensing, oxygen consumption, nitrogen transformations).
ASM Topic: Module 03 Metabolic Pathways
Blooms Level: 1. Remember
Learning Outcome: 02.01 Explain the relationship between atoms and elements.
Section Number: 02.01
Topic: Basic Chemistry
2. The electrons of an atom are
A. always equal to the number of neutrons in an atom.
B. found in the nucleus.
C. used to determine atomic number.
D. positively charged.
E. moving in pathways called orbitals.
ASM Objective: 03.01 Bacteria and Archaea exhibit extensive, and often unique, metabolic diversity (e.g., nitrogen fixation, methane
production, anoxygenic photosynthesis).
ASM Topic: Module 03 Metabolic Pathways
Blooms Level: 1. Remember
Learning Outcome: 02.01 Explain the relationship between atoms and elements.
Section Number: 02.01
Topic: Basic Chemistry
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3. The electrons of an atom are
A. always equal to the number of protons.
B. used to determine the atomic weight.
C. carrying a positive charge.
D. used to determine the atomic number.
E. always in full orbitals.
ASM Objective: 03.02 The interactions of microorganisms among themselves and with their environment are determined by their metabolic
abilities (e.g., quorum sensing, oxygen consumption, nitrogen transformations).
ASM Topic: Module 03 Metabolic Pathways
Blooms Level: 1. Remember
Learning Outcome: 02.01 Explain the relationship between atoms and elements.
Section Number: 02.01
Topic: Basic Chemistry
4. All of the following pertain to the atom Carbon-14 except
A. has 6 protons.
B. has 6 electrons.
C. has 14 neutrons.
D. is an isotope of Carbon.
ASM Objective: 03.02 The interactions of microorganisms among themselves and with their environment are determined by their metabolic
abilities (e.g., quorum sensing, oxygen consumption, nitrogen transformations).
ASM Topic: Module 03 Metabolic Pathways
Blooms Level: 2. Understand
Learning Outcome: 02.01 Explain the relationship between atoms and elements.
Section Number: 02.01
Topic: Basic Chemistry
5. The subatomic particles that surround the nucleus are the
A. electrons.
B. protons.
C. neutrons.
D. protons and neutrons.
E. protons and electrons.
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ASM Objective: 03.02 The interactions of microorganisms among themselves and with their environment are determined by their metabolic
abilities (e.g., quorum sensing, oxygen consumption, nitrogen transformations).
ASM Topic: Module 03 Metabolic Pathways
Blooms Level: 1. Remember
Learning Outcome: 02.01 Explain the relationship between atoms and elements.
Section Number: 02.01
Topic: Basic Chemistry
6. What is the maximum number of electrons in the second energy shell of an atom?
A. 2
B. 4
C. 8
D. 18
E. 32
ASM Objective: 03.02 The interactions of microorganisms among themselves and with their environment are determined by their metabolic
abilities (e.g., quorum sensing, oxygen consumption, nitrogen transformations).
ASM Topic: Module 03 Metabolic Pathways
Blooms Level: 1. Remember
Learning Outcome: 02.01 Explain the relationship between atoms and elements.
Section Number: 02.01
Topic: Basic Chemistry
7. What is the maximum number of electrons in the first energy shell of an atom?
A. 2
B. 4
C. 8
D. 18
E. 32
ASM Objective: 03.02 The interactions of microorganisms among themselves and with their environment are determined by their metabolic
abilities (e.g., quorum sensing, oxygen consumption, nitrogen transformations).
ASM Topic: Module 03 Metabolic Pathways
Blooms Level: 1. Remember
Learning Outcome: 02.01 Explain the relationship between atoms and elements.
Section Number: 02.01
Topic: Basic Chemistry
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8. Protons and neutrons that make up the atom’s central core, which is referred to as its
A. valence number.
B. isotope.
C. nucleus.
D. center of gravity.
ASM Objective: 03.02 The interactions of microorganisms among themselves and with their environment are determined by their metabolic
abilities (e.g., quorum sensing, oxygen consumption, nitrogen transformations).
ASM Topic: Module 03 Metabolic Pathways
Blooms Level: 1. Remember
Learning Outcome: 02.01 Explain the relationship between atoms and elements.
Section Number: 02.01
Topic: Basic Chemistry
9. The valence number is the
A. number of protons.
B. number of neutrons.
C. atomic weight.
D. number of inner most electrons.
E. number of outer most electrons.
ASM Objective: 03.02 The interactions of microorganisms among themselves and with their environment are determined by their metabolic
abilities (e.g., quorum sensing, oxygen consumption, nitrogen transformations).
ASM Topic: Module 03 Metabolic Pathways
Blooms Level: 2. Understand
Learning Outcome: 02.01 Explain the relationship between atoms and elements.
Section Number: 02.01
Topic: Basic Chemistry
10. Two or more atoms bonded together are called a/an
A. ion.
B. isotope.
C. element.
D. electrolyte.
E. molecule.
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ASM Objective: 03.02 The interactions of microorganisms among themselves and with their environment are determined by their metabolic
abilities (e.g., quorum sensing, oxygen consumption, nitrogen transformations).
ASM Topic: Module 03 Metabolic Pathways
Blooms Level: 1. Remember
Learning Outcome: 02.01 Explain the relationship between atoms and elements.
Section Number: 02.01
Topic: Basic Chemistry
11. What would be the valence number of electrons in the sulfur (S) atom?
A. 2
B. 6
C. 8
D. 16
E. 32
ASM Objective: 03.02 The interactions of microorganisms among themselves and with their environment are determined by their metabolic
abilities (e.g., quorum sensing, oxygen consumption, nitrogen transformations).
ASM Topic: Module 03 Metabolic Pathways
Blooms Level: 2. Understand
Learning Outcome: 02.01 Explain the relationship between atoms and elements.
Section Number: 02.01
Topic: Basic Chemistry
12. Polar molecules are composed of covalently bonded
A. identical atoms.
B. carbon atoms.
C. ions.
D. atoms of different electronegativity.
E. atoms of identical electronegativity.
ASM Objective: 03.04 The growth of microorganisms can be controlled by physical, chemical, mechanical, or biological means.
ASM Topic: Module 03 Metabolic Pathways
Blooms Level: 2. Understand
Learning Outcome: 02.02 List and define four types of chemical bonds.
Section Number: 02.01
Topic: Basic Chemistry
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13. Polar molecules
A. have an equal charge distribution.
B. have an unequal charge distribution.
C. are insoluble in water.
D. always contain carbon.
E. always involve oxygen.
ASM Objective: 03.02 The interactions of microorganisms among themselves and with their environment are determined by their metabolic
abilities (e.g., quorum sensing, oxygen consumption, nitrogen transformations).
ASM Topic: Module 03 Metabolic Pathways
Blooms Level: 1. Remember
Learning Outcome: 02.01 Explain the relationship between atoms and elements.
Section Number: 02.01
Topic: Basic Chemistry
14. Covalent bonds
A. result from losing electrons.
B. are always polar.
C. are always nonpolar.
D. result from sharing electrons.
E. result from gaining electrons.
ASM Objective: 03.02 The interactions of microorganisms among themselves and with their environment are determined by their metabolic
abilities (e.g., quorum sensing, oxygen consumption, nitrogen transformations).
ASM Topic: Module 03 Metabolic Pathways
Blooms Level: 1. Remember
Learning Outcome: 02.02 List and define four types of chemical bonds.
Section Number: 02.01
Topic: Basic Chemistry
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15. Cations are
A. charged subatomic particles.
B. atoms that have gained electrons.
C. atoms that have gained neutrons.
D. capable of forming ionic bonds with anions.
E. atoms without protons.
ASM Objective: 03.02 The interactions of microorganisms among themselves and with their environment are determined by their metabolic
abilities (e.g., quorum sensing, oxygen consumption, nitrogen transformations).
ASM Topic: Module 03 Metabolic Pathways
Blooms Level: 2. Understand
Learning Outcome: 02.02 List and define four types of chemical bonds.
Section Number: 02.01
Topic: Basic Chemistry
16. A reaction where an electron is lost is called
A. oxidation.
B. reduction.
C. ionization.
D. decomposition.
E. dissolution.
ASM Objective: 03.02 The interactions of microorganisms among themselves and with their environment are determined by their metabolic
abilities (e.g., quorum sensing, oxygen consumption, nitrogen transformations).
ASM Topic: Module 03 Metabolic Pathways
Blooms Level: 1. Remember
Learning Outcome: 02.02 List and define four types of chemical bonds.
Section Number: 02.01
Topic: Basic Chemistry
Chapter 02 – The Chemistry of Biology
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17. An atom has gained an electron. It has been
A. oxidized.
B. reduced.
C. ionized.
D. deionized.
E. neutralized.
ASM Objective: 03.02 The interactions of microorganisms among themselves and with their environment are determined by their metabolic
abilities (e.g., quorum sensing, oxygen consumption, nitrogen transformations).
ASM Topic: Module 03 Metabolic Pathways
Blooms Level: 1. Remember
Learning Outcome: 02.01 Explain the relationship between atoms and elements.
Learning Outcome: 02.02 List and define four types of chemical bonds.
Section Number: 02.01
Topic: Basic Chemistry
18. Ionic bonds
A. result from sharing electrons.
B. result from transferring electrons.
C. result from like charge attraction.
D. are the weakest chemical bonds.
E. always involve carbon.
ASM Objective: 03.02 The interactions of microorganisms among themselves and with their environment are determined by their metabolic
abilities (e.g., quorum sensing, oxygen consumption, nitrogen transformations).
ASM Topic: Module 03 Metabolic Pathways
Blooms Level: 2. Understand
Learning Outcome: 02.02 List and define four types of chemical bonds.
Section Number: 02.01
Topic: Basic Chemistry
Chapter 02 – The Chemistry of Biology
2-9
19. Hydrogen bonds
A. result from attractive forces between molecules with polar covalent bonds.
B. result from attractive forces between molecules with polar ionic bonds.
C. result from attractive forces between molecules with nonpolar covalent bonds.
D. result from attractive forces between molecules with nonpolar ionic bonds.
E. are the strongest bonds between molecules.
ASM Objective: 03.02 The interactions of microorganisms among themselves and with their environment are determined by their metabolic
abilities (e.g., quorum sensing, oxygen consumption, nitrogen transformations).
ASM Topic: Module 03 Metabolic Pathways
Blooms Level: 2. Understand
Learning Outcome: 02.02 List and define four types of chemical bonds.
Section Number: 02.01
Topic: Basic Chemistry
20. Atoms that gain or lose electrons become charged particles called
A. cations.
B. anions.
C. ions.
D. isotopes.
ASM Objective: 03.02 The interactions of microorganisms among themselves and with their environment are determined by their metabolic
abilities (e.g., quorum sensing, oxygen consumption, nitrogen transformations).
ASM Topic: Module 03 Metabolic Pathways
Blooms Level: 1. Remember
Learning Outcome: 02.02 List and define four types of chemical bonds.
Section Number: 02.01
Topic: Basic Chemistry
21. Substances that release ions when dissolved in water and conduct electricity are
A. covalent.
B. nonpolar.
C. electrons.
D. electrolytes.
E. solvents.
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ASM Objective: 03.04 The growth of microorganisms can be controlled by physical, chemical, mechanical, or biological means.
ASM Topic: Module 03 Metabolic Pathways
Blooms Level: 1. Remember
Learning Outcome: 02.02 List and define four types of chemical bonds.
Learning Outcome: 02.03 Differentiate between a solute and a solvent.
Section Number: 02.01
Topic: Basic Chemistry
22. Which of the following represents a synthesis reaction?
A. AB ï‚® A + B
B. A + B ï‚® AB
C. AB + XY ï‚® AY + XB
D. AB + XY ï‚« AY + XB
ASM Objective: 03.02 The interactions of microorganisms among themselves and with their environment are determined by their metabolic
abilities (e.g., quorum sensing, oxygen consumption, nitrogen transformations).
ASM Topic: Module 03 Metabolic Pathways
Blooms Level: 1. Remember
Learning Outcome: 02.02 List and define four types of chemical bonds.
Section Number: 02.01
Topic: Basic Chemistry
23. Which of the following represents a reversible reaction?
A. AB ï‚® A + B
B. A + B ï‚® AB
C. AB + XY ï‚® AY + XB
D. AB + XY ï‚« AY + XB
ASM Objective: 03.02 The interactions of microorganisms among themselves and with their environment are determined by their metabolic
abilities (e.g., quorum sensing, oxygen consumption, nitrogen transformations).
ASM Topic: Module 03 Metabolic Pathways
Blooms Level: 1. Remember
Learning Outcome: 02.02 List and define four types of chemical bonds.
Section Number: 02.01
Topic: Basic Chemistry
Chapter 02 – The Chemistry of Biology
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24. The important solvent associated with living things is
A. carbon dioxide.
B. sodium chloride.
C. ethyl alcohol.
D. benzene.
E. water.
ASM Objective: 03.02 The interactions of microorganisms among themselves and with their environment are determined by their metabolic
abilities (e.g., quorum sensing, oxygen consumption, nitrogen transformations).
ASM Topic: Module 03 Metabolic Pathways
Blooms Level: 1. Remember
Learning Outcome: 02.03 Differentiate between a solute and a solvent.
Section Number: 02.01
Topic: Basic Chemistry
25. A capillary tube is used to acquire a small blood sample for CBC (complete blood count)
analysis. Suction is not required to transfer the blood from the fingertip prick to the tube in
part due to:
A. ionic bonding between the water molecules.
B. cohesive forces between the glass particles of the tube and the water molecules.
C. covalent bonding between the water molecules.
D. adhesive forces between the water molecules and the glass particles of the tube.
ASM Objective: 03.02 The interactions of microorganisms among themselves and with their environment are determined by their metabolic
abilities (e.g., quorum sensing, oxygen consumption, nitrogen transformations).
ASM Topic: Module 03 Metabolic Pathways
Blooms Level: 1. Remember
Learning Outcome: 02.03 Differentiate between a solute and a solvent.
Section Number: 02.01
Topic: Basic Chemistry
Chapter 02 – The Chemistry of Biology
2-12
26. Ionic compounds
A. are hydrophobic.
B. are hydrophilic.
C. are acidic in solution.
D. are basic in solution.
E. always form salts in solution.
ASM Objective: 03.02 The interactions of microorganisms among themselves and with their environment are determined by their metabolic
abilities (e.g., quorum sensing, oxygen consumption, nitrogen transformations).
ASM Topic: Module 03 Metabolic Pathways
Blooms Level: 1. Remember
Learning Outcome: 02.02 List and define four types of chemical bonds.
Section Number: 02.01
Topic: Basic Chemistry
27. A solution is composed of one or more substances called _____ that are uniformly
dispersed in a dissolving medium called a _____.
A. solvents; solute
B. solutes; solvent
C. neither solvents, solute nor solutes; solvent
D. both solvents, solute and solutes; solvent
ASM Objective: 03.02 The interactions of microorganisms among themselves and with their environment are determined by their metabolic
abilities (e.g., quorum sensing, oxygen consumption, nitrogen transformations).
ASM Topic: Module 03 Metabolic Pathways
Blooms Level: 1. Remember
Learning Outcome: 02.03 Differentiate between a solute and a solvent.
Section Number: 02.01
Topic: Basic Chemistry
Chapter 02 – The Chemistry of Biology
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28. Which term or phrase does not belong in this list of characteristics describing acids?
A. lactic acid
B. vinegar
C. hydrogen ion donor
D. pH 8
E. acidic
ASM Objective: 03.02 The interactions of microorganisms among themselves and with their environment are determined by their metabolic
abilities (e.g., quorum sensing, oxygen consumption, nitrogen transformations).
ASM Topic: Module 03 Metabolic Pathways
Blooms Level: 2. Understand
Learning Outcome: 02.04 Provide a brief definition of pH.
Section Number: 02.01
Topic: Basic Chemistry
29. Compared to a solution of pH 9, a solution of pH 7:
A. is more basic.
B. has no OHions.
C. has more H+
ions.
D. has a higher pH.
ASM Objective: 03.02 The interactions of microorganisms among themselves and with their environment are determined by their metabolic
abilities (e.g., quorum sensing, oxygen consumption, nitrogen transformations).
ASM Topic: Module 03 Metabolic Pathways
Blooms Level: 2. Understand
Learning Outcome: 02.04 Provide a brief definition of pH.
Section Number: 02.01
Topic: Basic Chemistry
30. Burning coal produces sulfur dioxide in the atmosphere. When combined with
precipitation that falls into bodies of water, this leads to:
A. an increase in pH level of the water.
B. a greater concentration of OHions in the water.
C. a decrease in the pH level of the water.
D. no change in the pH level of the water.
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ASM Objective: 03.02 The interactions of microorganisms among themselves and with their environment are determined by their metabolic
abilities (e.g., quorum sensing, oxygen consumption, nitrogen transformations).
ASM Topic: Module 03 Metabolic Pathways
Blooms Level: 2. Understand
Learning Outcome: 02.04 Provide a brief definition of pH.
Section Number: 02.01
Topic: Basic Chemistry
31. Compared to a solution of pH 9, a solution of pH 7 is:
A. 2 times more acidic.
B. 20 times more acidic.
C. 20 times more basic.
D. 100 times more acidic.
E. 100 times more basic.
ASM Objective: 03.02 The interactions of microorganisms among themselves and with their environment are determined by their metabolic
abilities (e.g., quorum sensing, oxygen consumption, nitrogen transformations).
ASM Topic: Module 03 Metabolic Pathways
Blooms Level: 2. Understand
Learning Outcome: 02.04 Provide a brief definition of pH.
Section Number: 02.01
Topic: Basic Chemistry
32. Which of the following functional groups is mismatched to the organic compound in
which it is typically contained?
A. phosphate – carbohydrates
B. sulfhydryl – proteins
C. amino – proteins
D. hydroxyl – alcohols
E. carboxyl – fatty acids
ASM Objective: 03.02 The interactions of microorganisms among themselves and with their environment are determined by their metabolic
abilities (e.g., quorum sensing, oxygen consumption, nitrogen transformations).
ASM Topic: Module 03 Metabolic Pathways
Blooms Level: 1. Remember
Learning Outcome: 02.05 Name the four main families of biochemicals.
Section Number: 02.02
Topic: Biochemistry
Chapter 02 – The Chemistry of Biology
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33. Organic chemicals always have a basic framework of the element _____ bonded to other
atoms.
A. carbon
B. nitrogen
C. oxygen
D. hydrogen
E. phosphorous
ASM Objective: 03.02 The interactions of microorganisms among themselves and with their environment are determined by their metabolic
abilities (e.g., quorum sensing, oxygen consumption, nitrogen transformations).
ASM Topic: Module 03 Metabolic Pathways
Blooms Level: 1. Remember
Learning Outcome: 02.01 Explain the relationship between atoms and elements.
Section Number: 02.02
Topic: Biochemistry
34. Most biochemical macromolecules are polymers, which are chains of
A. hydrophobic molecules.
B. electrolytic molecules.
C. repeating monomers.
D. repeating carbohydrates.
E. hydrogen bonds.
ASM Objective: 03.02 The interactions of microorganisms among themselves and with their environment are determined by their metabolic
abilities (e.g., quorum sensing, oxygen consumption, nitrogen transformations).
ASM Topic: Module 03 Metabolic Pathways
Blooms Level: 1. Remember
Learning Outcome: 02.05 Name the four main families of biochemicals.
Section Number: 02.02
Topic: Biochemistry
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35. All of the following are monosaccharides except
A. glucose.
B. glycogen.
C. fructose.
D. ribose.
E. deoxyribose.
ASM Objective: 03.02 The interactions of microorganisms among themselves and with their environment are determined by their metabolic
abilities (e.g., quorum sensing, oxygen consumption, nitrogen transformations).
ASM Topic: Module 03 Metabolic Pathways
Blooms Level: 1. Remember
Learning Outcome: 02.05 Name the four main families of biochemicals.
Section Number: 02.02
Topic: Biochemistry
36. Which of the following would have glycosidic bonds?
A. triglycerides
B. monosaccharides
C. polypeptides
D. polysaccharides
E. ATP
ASM Objective: 03.02 The interactions of microorganisms among themselves and with their environment are determined by their metabolic
abilities (e.g., quorum sensing, oxygen consumption, nitrogen transformations).
ASM Topic: Module 03 Metabolic Pathways
Blooms Level: 1. Remember
Learning Outcome: 02.05 Name the four main families of biochemicals.
Section Number: 02.02
Topic: Biochemistry
Chapter 02 – The Chemistry of Biology
2-17
37. All of the following are polysaccharides except
A. dextran in some bacterial slime layers.
B. agar used to make solid culture media.
C. a cell’s glycocalyx.
D. cellulose in certain cell walls.
E. sterols in cell membranes.
ASM Objective: 03.02 The interactions of microorganisms among themselves and with their environment are determined by their metabolic
abilities (e.g., quorum sensing, oxygen consumption, nitrogen transformations).
ASM Topic: Module 03 Metabolic Pathways
Blooms Level: 2. Understand
Learning Outcome: 02.05 Name the four main families of biochemicals.
Learning Outcome: 02.06 Provide examples of cell components made from each of the families of biochemicals.
Section Number: 02.02
Topic: Biochemistry
38. C6H12O6 + C6H12O6 ï‚® C12 H22O11 + H2O represents
A. the formation of a peptide bond.
B. a decomposition reaction.
C. a denaturation reaction.
D. the formation of a polysaccharide.
E. a dehydration synthesis.
ASM Objective: 03.02 The interactions of microorganisms among themselves and with their environment are determined by their metabolic
abilities (e.g., quorum sensing, oxygen consumption, nitrogen transformations).
ASM Topic: Module 03 Metabolic Pathways
Blooms Level: 2. Understand
Learning Outcome: 02.01 Explain the relationship between atoms and elements.
Section Number: 02.02
Topic: Biochemistry
Chapter 02 – The Chemistry of Biology
2-18
39. Starch is the primary storage food for all of the following except
A. green plants.
B. algae.
C. animals.
D. some fungi.
ASM Objective: 03.02 The interactions of microorganisms among themselves and with their environment are determined by their metabolic
abilities (e.g., quorum sensing, oxygen consumption, nitrogen transformations).
ASM Topic: Module 03 Metabolic Pathways
Blooms Level: 1. Remember
Learning Outcome: 02.05 Name the four main families of biochemicals.
Section Number: 02.02
Topic: Biochemistry
40. Select the statement that most accurately reflects the process of plant material digestion in
humans:
A. it is a very efficient process the produces very little undigested material in feces.
B. it is a process that is dependent upon enzyme (cellulase) production by gut microbiota.
C. it requires the action of enzymes called kinases.
D. it is linked to the digestion of glycogen.
ASM Objective: 03.02 The interactions of microorganisms among themselves and with their environment are determined by their metabolic
abilities (e.g., quorum sensing, oxygen consumption, nitrogen transformations).
ASM Topic: Module 03 Metabolic Pathways
Blooms Level: 1. Remember
Learning Outcome: 02.05 Name the four main families of biochemicals.
Section Number: 02.02
Topic: Biochemistry
41. All of the following are lipids except
A. cholesterol.
B. starch.
C. phospholipid.
D. wax.
E. triglyceride.
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ASM Objective: 03.02 The interactions of microorganisms among themselves and with their environment are determined by their metabolic
abilities (e.g., quorum sensing, oxygen consumption, nitrogen transformations).
ASM Topic: Module 03 Metabolic Pathways
Blooms Level: 1. Remember
Learning Outcome: 02.05 Name the four main families of biochemicals.
Section Number: 02.02
Topic: Biochemistry
42. What part of a phospholipid comprise the hydrophobic tails?
A. fatty acids
B. glycerol
C. phosphate
D. alcohol
E. hydroxyl.
ASM Objective: 03.02 The interactions of microorganisms among themselves and with their environment are determined by their metabolic
abilities (e.g., quorum sensing, oxygen consumption, nitrogen transformations).
ASM Topic: Module 03 Metabolic Pathways
Blooms Level: 1. Remember
Learning Outcome: 02.05 Name the four main families of biochemicals.
Section Number: 02.02
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Topic: Biochemistry
43. A fat is called _____ if all carbons of the fatty acid chain are single-bonded to 2 other
carbons and 2 hydrogens.
A. unsaturated
B. polyunsaturated
C. monounsaturated
D. saturated
ASM Objective: 03.02 The interactions of microorganisms among themselves and with their environment are determined by their metabolic
abilities (e.g., quorum sensing, oxygen consumption, nitrogen transformations).
ASM Topic: Module 03 Metabolic Pathways
Blooms Level: 1. Remember
Learning Outcome: 02.05 Name the four main families of biochemicals.
Section Number: 02.02
Topic: Biochemistry
44. The lipid group that serves as energy storage molecules is the
A. prostaglandins.
B. waxes.
C. phospholipids.
D. steroids.
E. triglycerides.
ASM Objective: 03.03 The survival and growth of any microorganism in a given environment depends on its metabolic characteristics.
ASM Topic: Module 03 Metabolic Pathways
Blooms Level: 1. Remember
Learning Outcome: 02.05 Name the four main families of biochemicals.
Learning Outcome: 02.06 Provide examples of cell components made from each of the families of biochemicals.
Section Number: 02.02
Topic: Biochemistry