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1. What are the four distinctive properties of living systems?

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Living systems exhibit complexity, organization, energy transformations, and the ability to self-replicate, which are key properties distinguishing them from non-living systems.

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Can You Define The Distinctive Property Of Living Quiz - Quiz

Explore the unique characteristics that distinguish living things from non-living entities. Understand biological processes and traits that define life, enhancing your comprehension of fundamental biological concepts.

2. What are phospho-ester bonds used for?

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Phospho-ester bonds are not used for providing structural support to DNA, transporting oxygen in the bloodstream, or regulating neurotransmitters in the brain. The correct answer is that they are used to store energy from sugars.

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3. Name the biological atoms of life?percentage they make up in the human body? Property that unites them together which is important for the chemistry of life? what do the others do?

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The correct answer includes the most abundant biological atoms in the human body and their unique properties essential for life. The incorrect answers provide other elements that are not as prevalent or crucial for biological processes.

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4. Linear aliphatic, cyclic, branched and planar are all examples of what?

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The correct answer refers to different types of structural arrangements in biological molecules. The incorrect answers provided are not related to the question as they discuss different concepts in biology and chemistry.

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5. What is the standard enthalpy change for the reaction CH4 + 2O2 -> CO2 + 2H2O?

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The correct standard enthalpy change for the reaction is -802 kJ/mol. This represents the heat released during the combustion of one mole of methane (CH4) to form one mole of carbon dioxide (CO2) and two moles of water (H2O).

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6. Macromolecules and their building blocks have what?

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The question is asking about a characteristic of macromolecules and their building blocks, which is their sense or directionality in terms of proteins, DNA, and RNA. The correct answer provided explains this concept. The incorrect answers provided do not address this specific characteristic and instead focus on different aspects or components of macromolecules and their building blocks.

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7. What are Biomolecules?

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Biomolecules refer to a wide range of molecules essential for life processes, not just limited to plants. They are not specific to geological processes or unnecessary for living organisms.

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8. What are the ACS guidelines?

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The correct answer explains the core principles of the ACS guidelines in relation to evolution, structure, biochemical information, and biomolecule alteration.

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9. Define hydrated ions.

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Hydrated ions are ions that have water molecules attached to them, forming a hydrated shell. This interaction with water molecules affects the properties and behavior of the ions.

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10. Why are bacteria killed by ionophores breaking the concentration gradient across a bacterial cell membrane?

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The correct answer is that the bacteria are killed because there is no energy coming in and out of the system, leading to the bacteria reaching equilibrium and ultimately death.

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11. Energy dissociation math problem: How much energy is released per reaction? C2H6 + O2 → CO2 + H2O.

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The correct answer of -2540 KJ/mol represents the energy released per reaction as a result of the combustion of ethane (C2H6) with oxygen (O2) to produce carbon dioxide (CO2) and water (H2O).

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12. For each of the following compounds are polar or nonpolar: H2O, C6H6, SO2, CCl4

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The polarity of a compound is determined by its molecular structure and the electronegativity difference between its atoms. In this case, H2O (water) is polar due to the unequal sharing of electrons between oxygen and hydrogen, C6H6 (benzene) is nonpolar as it has a symmetrical structure with equal sharing of electrons, SO2 (sulfur dioxide) is polar due to the bent molecular shape and unequal sharing of electrons between sulfur and oxygen, and CCl4 (carbon tetrachloride) is nonpolar due to its symmetrical tetrahedral structure, leading to equal electron distribution.

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13. For each of the the following solutions, list all of the intermolecular forces that would be found: H2O C2H6 SO2 CCl4

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The correct answer includes the accurate intermolecular forces for each given compound. Incorrect answers were designed to incorporate common misconceptions about intermolecular forces.

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14. Remember that weak IM forces determine biomolecular interactions, such as two proteins with each other. which of the following interactions are likely to take place?

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The correct answer is 'yes yes no yes' because the interactions between proteins NH3+ and OOC, substrate Benzene and HO, and substrate Benzene and C4H10 with enzymes are likely to take place based on weak IM forces determining biomolecular interactions.

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15. Calculate the Energy/Enthalpy change of the reactions: A. CH4+2O2--->CO2+2H2O B. CO2+2H2O--->CH4+2O2 C. 2H2+O2--->2H2O D. H2+Cl2--->2HCl?

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The correct answer calculates the Energy/Enthalpy change for the given reactions, with option A showing that CH4+2O2--->CO2+2H2O results in -668 KJ/Mol organized energy change. The other incorrect answers do not reflect the correct calculations for the given reactions.

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16. What is a micelle?

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Micelles are not proteins, carbohydrates, or enzymes. They are specifically structured molecules with a hydrophilic head and hydrophobic tail, important for cell membrane structure.

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17. How can soap molecules form micelles?

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Soap molecules form micelles by surrounding insoluble materials due to their hydrophobic and hydrophilic properties. The incorrect answers do not accurately describe how micelles are formed.

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18. When forming a bond, is a positive or negative change in energy/entropy observed and why?

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When bonds are formed, energy is usually released rather than absorbed, leading to a negative change in energy/entropy. This is due to the fact that breaking a bond requires input of energy, while forming bonds releases energy.

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19. What is the difference between intermolecular and intramolecular bonds?

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Intermolecular bonds refer to interactions between molecules, while intramolecular bonds refer to interactions within a single molecule. Understanding the distinction between these two types of bonds is crucial in the study of chemical bonding and structures.

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20. List intermolecular forces from strongest to weakest.

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The intermolecular forces are ordered based on their strength. The strongest being ion-ion interactions and the weakest being london dispersion forces.

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21. Why are C, H, O, N integral for life?

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Carbon, Hydrogen, Oxygen, and Nitrogen are essential elements for life due to their specific roles in forming molecules critical to the structure, function, energy, and regulation of living organisms.

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22. Provide two examples of hydrogen bonds found in biomolecules.

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Hydrogen bonds are typically formed between a hydrogen atom and either a fluorine, oxygen, or nitrogen atom. In biomolecules, common examples include H-F and O-H bonds.

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23. What is the difference between polar and nonpolar?
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24. What is an example of an amphipathic/amphiphilic molecule?
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What are the four distinctive properties of living systems?
What are phospho-ester bonds used for?
Name the biological atoms of life?percentage they make up in the human...
Linear aliphatic, cyclic, branched and planar are all examples of...
What is the standard enthalpy change for the reaction CH4 + 2O2 -> CO2...
Macromolecules and their building blocks have what?
What are Biomolecules?
What are the ACS guidelines?
Define hydrated ions.
Why are bacteria killed by ionophores breaking the concentration...
Energy dissociation math problem: How much energy is released per...
For each of the following compounds are polar or nonpolar: H2O, C6H6,...
For each of the the following solutions, list all of the...
Remember that weak IM forces determine biomolecular interactions, such...
Calculate the Energy/Enthalpy change of the reactions: A....
What is a micelle?
How can soap molecules form micelles?
When forming a bond, is a positive or negative change in...
What is the difference between intermolecular and intramolecular...
List intermolecular forces from strongest to weakest.
Why are C, H, O, N integral for life?
Provide two examples of hydrogen bonds found in biomolecules.
What is the difference between polar and nonpolar?
What is an example of an amphipathic/amphiphilic molecule?
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