AP Biology Chapter 2

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    The smallest unit of matter that still retains the properties of an element is called (a/an)

    • Atom
    • Compound
    • Element
    • Molecule
    • Macromolecule
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AP Biology Chapter 2 - Quiz
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Explore key biological concepts in AP Biology Chapter 2, covering chemical interactions in ecosystems, essential elements of life, and basic cellular components. This quiz assesses understanding of biological chemistry and its applications, crucial for students preparing for advanced studies in biology.

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  • 2. 
     Which part of the element are the Electrons located? - ProProfs

     Which part of the element are the Electrons located?

    Correct Answer
    A.
    Explanation
    pg.33 figure 2.5

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  • 3. 
     Which part of the element are the Protons located? - ProProfs

     Which part of the element are the Protons located?

    Correct Answer
    A.
    Explanation
    pg.33 paragraph 2

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  • 4. 

    All of the following make up 96% of living matter except

    • Oxygen

    • Hydrogen

    • Phosphorus

    • Carbon

    • Nitrogen

    Correct Answer
    A. Phosphorus
    Explanation
    pg.32 paragraph 1

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  • 5. 
     Which part of the element are the Neutrons located? - ProProfs

     Which part of the element are the Neutrons located?

    Correct Answer
    A.
    Explanation
    pg.33 paragraph 2

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  • 6. 

    Substance consiting of two or more different elements combined in a fixed ratio is called (a/an)

    • Atom

    • Compound

    • Element

    • Molecule

    • Macromolecule

    Correct Answer
    A. Compound
    Explanation
    pg.31 2nd paragraph under Elements and Compounds

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  • 7. 

    The three-dimensional space where (a/an) _________ is found 90% of the time is called an Orbital

    • Proton

    • Neutron

    • Electron

    • Molecule

    • Atom

    Correct Answer
    A. Electron
    Explanation
    pg.37 1st paragraph under Electron Orbitals

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  • 8. 

    How do you find the Mass Number?

    • Proton + Neutron + Electron

    • Proton + Neutron

    • Proton + Electron

    • Neutron + Electron

    • None of the above

    Correct Answer
    A. Proton + Neutron
    Explanation
    pg.33 2nd paragraph under Atomic Number and Atomic Mass

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  • 9. 

    Substance that connot be broken down to other substances by chemical reactions is called (a/an)

    • Atom

    • Compound

    • Element

    • Molecule

    • Macromolecule

    Correct Answer
    A. Element
    Explanation
    pg.31 1st paragraph under Elements and Compounds

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  • 10. 

    Energy is defined as the capacity to cause _________

    • Reaction

    • Matter

    • Damage

    • Change

    • . (period)

    Correct Answer
    A. Change
    Explanation
    pg.35 3rd paragraph under The Energy Levels of Electrons

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  • 11. 

    The making and breaking of ___________, leading to changes in the composition of matter, are called Chemical Reactions

    • Hydrogen Bonds

    • Valence Electrons

    • Chemical Bonds

    • Ionic Compounds

    • Chemical Structures

    Correct Answer
    A. Chemical Bonds
    Explanation
    pg.42 1st paragraph under Chemical Reactions Make and Break Chemical Bonds

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  • 12. 

    A bond in which the electrons are shared equally is called

    • Double Bond

    • Polar Covalent Bond

    • Chemical Bond

    • Single Bond

    • Nonpolar Covalent Bond

    Correct Answer
    A. Nonpolar Covalent Bond
    Explanation
    pg.39 paragraph 4

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  • 13. 

    In the following reaction which part is the Product? 6CO2 + 6H2O -----> C6H12O6 + 6O2     A       B              C         D

    • A

    • A & D

    • A & B

    • D

    • C & D

    Correct Answer
    A. C & D
    Explanation
    pg.42 2nd paragraph under Chemical Reactions Make and Break Chemical Bonds

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  • 14. 

    How many neutrons would a nucleus of Helium hold?

    • 1

    • 2

    • 3

    • 4

    • 5

    Correct Answer
    A. 2
    Explanation
    pg.33 figure 2.5

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  • 15. 

    Chemicals play an important role in insect communication, attraction of mates and  ___________________

    • Seeking for nutrition

    • Defense against killers

    • Strengthen their body

    • Nourishment for reproduction

    • Aquire Knowledge

    Correct Answer
    A. Defense against killers
    Explanation
    pg.30 paragraph 4

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  • 16. 

    Which of the following bond is weak and only occur when atoms and molecules are close together?

    • Van Der Waals Interactions

    • Ionic Bond

    • Hydrogen Bond

    • Covalent Bond

    • Metallic Bond

    Correct Answer
    A. Van Der Waals Interactions
    Explanation
    pg.41 paragraph 1

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  • 17. 

    Two or more atoms held together by covalent bonds is called (a/an)

    • Atom

    • Compound

    • Element

    • Molecule

    • Marcomolecule

    Correct Answer
    A. Molecule
    Explanation
    pg.38 1st paragraph under Covalent Bonds

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  • 18. 

    An iodine deficiency in the diet causes the thyroid gland to ggrow to abnormal size, a condition called

    • Hypothyroidism

    • Goiter

    • Autoimmune

    • Diabetes

    • Thyroid nodule

    Correct Answer
    A. Goiter
    Explanation
    pg.32 paragraph 2

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  • 19. 

    A Radioactive Isotope is one in which the nucleus decays spontaneously, giving off __________ & ___________

    • Radiation & Particles

    • Electricity & Fission

    • Electricity & Radiation

    • Energy & Particles

    • None of the above

    Correct Answer
    A. Energy & Particles
    Explanation
    pg.33 1st paragraph under Atomic Number and Atomic Mass

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  • 20. 

    What chemical do the ants use to support the growth of the Duroia Trees?

    • Sulfamic Acid

    • Gibberellic Acid

    • Nitric Acid

    • Formic Acid

    • Phosphoric Acid

    Correct Answer
    A. Formic Acid
    Explanation
    pg.30 paragraph 4

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