CHEM210 / CHEM 210 Module 1: (Latest Update 2026 / 2027) Organic Chemistry | Questions & Answers | Grade A | 100% Correct – Portage Learning

CHEM210 / CHEM 210 Module 1: (Latest Update 2026 / 2027) Organic Chemistry | Questions & Answers | Grade A | 100% Correct – Portage Learning Q: T/F according to the module, a compound with a molecular mass of 3,000 g/mol is considered a macromolecule Answer false Q: T/F biomolecules can have only two functional groups Answer false Q: T/F in a eukaryotic cell, the organelles called peroxisomes serve the purpose of digesting macromolecules Answer false Q: T/F carbon dioxide has a linear molecular shape AND has a bond angle of 120 Answer false Q: of the following, ______ is not a property of carbon A. forming ionic bonds B. forming cyclic structures C. forming multiple bonds D. forming bonds with oxygen E. forming in long chains Answer A. forming ionic bonds Q: Which of the following is an element not typically found in living organisms? A. Br B. Ca C. H D. S E. Na Answer A. Br Q: ______ is a functional group found in carbohydrates A. esters B. thiols C. carboxylic acids D. alcohols E. amines Answer D. alcohols Q: A ________ is a chemical formula that does not show the C-H and C-C bonds A. covalent formula B. line bond formula C. empirical formula D. Kekule's structure E. condensed formula Answer E. condensed formula Q: In biomolecular structure, if two macromolecules interact it is called a _______. A. monomer B. dimer C. macrocolecular structure D. supramolecular complex E. quasimer complex Answer D. supramolecular complex Q: an organic compound with this structure, C=C, contains a ______ functional group A. alkane B. alkene C. alkyne D. alcohol E. both b and d Answer B. alkene Q: scientists refer to ________ as the "super glue" of the chemistry A. C B. Co C. Na D. N E. O Answer A. C Q: what energy molecule is produced via respiration? A. ATP B. Creatine C. DNA D. RNA E. mitochondria Answer ATP Q: what would be the approximate size of a human cell? A. 0.1 inch B. 1 nm C. 10 nm D. 10 um E. 10 cm Answer D. 10 um Q: for butane, there are ______ carbon and _____ hydrogen atoms A. 4, 8 B. 4, 10 C. 8, 4 D. 8, 10 E. both b and d Answer B. 4,10 Q: for an organic compound, which structure is the most efficient to draw? A. condensed B. Kekule' C. line bond D. structural E. none of these Answer C. line bond Q: when writing an organic functional group, scientists often write an "R" as part of the structure. what does the R indicate? A. argon B. rest of the molecule C. routine carbon atom D. a string of carbon atoms E. none of the above Answer B. rest of the molecule Q: according to the module, the study of non-carbon compounds is referred to as _______ A. organic chemistry B. inorganic chemistry C. biochemistry D. environmental chemistry E. none of the above Answer B. inorganic chemistry Q: the _____ functional group was not discussed in this module A. alcohol B. amine C. aromatic D. thiol E. all of these were discussed Answer E. all of these were discussed Q: which number would be closest to the approximate number of ribosomes in an E. coli cell? A. 1 B. 25 C. 250 D. 25,000 E. both c and d Answer D. 25,000 Q: which of the following would most likely have a cell wall? A. marigold flower cells B. deer cells C. heart cells D. human red blood cells E. all of the above Answer A. marigold flower cells Q: eukaryotes have molecules that provide a protective structure. this network, which is found in all eukaryotes, is called the ________ A. cell wall B. cytoskeleton C. cytosol D. cytoplasm E. none of the above Answer B. cytoskeleton Q: the molecule linked to the medical condition of gout is ______ A. uric acid B. luciferin C. liciferase D. glucose E. glycine Answer A. uric acid Q: about how many different elements are found in living organisms? A. 9 B. 30 C. 50 D. 68 E. 92 Answer B. 30 Q: T/F according to the module, a compounds with a molecular mass of 8,000 g/mol is considered a macromolecule Answer true Q: T/F biomolecules can have two or more different functional groups Answer true Q: T/F carbon dioxide has a linear molecular shape AND has a bond angle of 180 Answer true Q: of the following, ________ is not a property of carbon A. forming covalent bonds B. triple bond formation C. possessing five valence electrons D. reacting to form long chains called polymers E. forming multiple bonds Answer C. possessing five valence elections Q: which of the following is an element not typically found in living organisms? A. Se B. S C. P D. F E. Na Answer D. F Q: A ______ is a chemical formula that shows how the atoms of a molecule are bonded to one another A. structural formula B. line bond formula C. empirical formula D. ionic formula E. condensed formula Answer A. structural formula Q: a collection of two or more macromolecules uniting is called a _______ A. supramolecular complex B. monomer C. macromolecular structure D. dimer E. Kekule' complex Answer A. supramolecular complex for propane, there are ______ carbon and ______ hydrogen atoms A. 5, 12 B. 4, 10 C. 3, 6 D. 3, 5 E. none of the above Answer E. none of the above which of the following would most likely have a cell wall? A. monkey cells B. snake cells C. red algae cells D. human red blood cells E. all of the above Answer C. red algae cells T/F according to the module, a compound with a molecular mass of 1,000 g/mol is considered a macromolecule Answer false T/F carbon dioxide has a linear molecular shape AND has a bond angle of 109.5 Answer false what molecule is the most important for energy storage in cells? A. creatine B. mitochondria C. DNA D. RNA E. ATP Answer E. ATP what would be the approximate size of a human cell? A. 12 um B. 1 nm C. 15 nm D. 0.2 inch E. 15 cm Answer A. 12 um for pentane, there are _____ carbon and ______ hydrogen atoms Answer 5, 12 according to the module, the study of carbon compounds is referred to as _______ A. organic chemistry B. inorganic chemistry C. biochemistry D. environmental chemistry E. none of the above Answer A. organic chemistry which number would be closest to the approximate number of ribosomes in an E. coli cell? A. 9 B. 38 C. 400 D. 1,500 E. 26,000 Answer E. 26,000 for propane, there are ______ carbon and ______ hydrogen atoms A. 5, 12 B. 4, 10 C. 3, 8 D. 3, 5 E. none of the above Answer C. 3, 8 H2O makes up _____% of more of living things Answer 70% some plant species are _____% water by mass Answer 90% T/F in a eukaryotic cell, the organelle called a lysosome serves the purpose of digesting macromolecules Answer true T/F carbon dioxide has a tetrahedral molecular shape AND has a bond angle of 180 Answer false which of the following is an element not typically found in living organisms? A. N B. He C. H D. S E. O Answer B. He which of the following would most likely have a cell wall? A. human brain cells B. fungal cells C. snake cells D. muscle cells E. all of the above Answer B. fungal cells T/F in a eukaryotic cell, the organelle called ribosomes serve the purpose of digesting macromolecules Answer false an organic compound with this structure, C-OH, contains a _____ functional group A. alkane B. alkene C. alkyne D. alcohol E. both b and d D. alcohol T/F biomolecules can have only one functional group false What are three ways that biochemists study biological organisms? Biochemists study 1) the relationship between structure and function of biomolecules, 2) chemical reactions of organisms (metabolism), and 3) communication within and among organisms. What is the definition of biochemistry? Often referred to as the chemistry of life, biochemistry asks how the remarkable properties of organisms relate to their molecules. What is another name for firefly? lightning bug Is Li an element common in biological organisms? No. See Figure 1.3 for the common elements. What is known as the "medium of life"? Water What is the bond angle associated with trigonal pyramidal shape? 107.5 degrees Are transition metals commonly found in biological organisms? Yes. They are trace elements in organisms. See Figure 1.3 for examples. True or false: Water can make up 85% (by mass) of a living organism. True. Some plants are made up of 90% water by mass. True or false: Large elements tend to make the strongest covalent bonds. False. Smaller elements tend to make the strongest bonds due to significant overlap. Name three bulk elements. Name three trace elements. Bulk elements: H, C, N, O, Na, P, S, Cl, K, and Ca, Trace elements: Mg, V, Cr, Mn, Fe, Co, Ni, Cu, Zn, Se, Mo, I, and W. Differentiate between inorganic chemistry and organic chemistry. Organic chemistry is the study of carbon-based compounds. Inorganic chemistry is the study of all other elements. Is H2O an organic molecule? How about CO2? C100H202? Water is not organic; it does not contain carbon. Both CO2 and C100H202 are organic compounds. The next row of Table 1 would be the 6-carbon alkane, hexane. Write out its chemical formula and condensed formula. chemical formula: C6H14, Condensed formula: CH3CH2CH2CH2CH2CH3 On your own paper, draw the Kekule structures and line-bond formulas for both butane and hexane. When you have drawn the structures, enter a note in the answer box indicating you have done so (e.g., "I completed these drawings." Or "I drew the structures for butane and hexane.") How are the aldehyde and ketone functional groups similar? Different? Aldehdyes and ketones both have a carbon double bond oxygen arrangement (C=O) in their structure. They differ in that the other two bonds that the carbon forms are different. A ketone has both bonds connected to other carbons. An aldehyde has one bond to hydrogen and the second bond to either another hydrogen or carbon. What functional groups are found in glycine? Carboxylic acid and amine Retinal is found in the retina and helps with the absorption of light. What are two functional groups found in Retinal? alkene and aldehyde A cell wall is a combination of carbohydrates and proteins. What level of organization would this indicate and why? Supramolecular complex. A cell wall is a combination of two types of macromolecules to form a larger complex (through non-covalent interactions). What is the monomer of proteins, carbohydrates, and DNA? The protein monomer is an amino acid, a monosaccharide is the monomer for carbohydrates, and a nucleotide is the monomer for DNA. How are prokaryotes and eukaryotes different? (State your answer in two or more complete sentences.) While they are both cells types, prokaryotes have a simple structure with no organelles present. Eukaryotes have a true nucleus and organelle structures. As a result, the eukaryotes are also considerably larger than prokaryotes. How are Bacteria and Archaea different? (State your answer in two or more complete sentences.) Bacteria and Achaea are both simple cells with no organelle structure, and they lack a true nucleus. Archaea live in extreme conditions, such as hot springs and in the artic; they are thought to be more closely related to prokaryotes. What is the function of mitochondria, lysosomes, and vacuoles? The mitochondria is the powerhouse of the cell responsible for producing ATP. It also contains metabolic processes that yield ATP in the end. - Lysosomes degrade macromolecules-protein, lipid, carbohydrate, nucleic acids-into smaller pieces. These organelles have an acidic pH. Vacuoles have digestive enzymes to degrade proteins, carbohydrates, and nucleic acids, plus vacuoles function largely as storage centers. What energy molecule is produced in the mitochondria? Adenosine triphosphate (ATP)