Chapter 04: Biomolecules Patton: Anatomy and Physiology, 10th Edition

Chapter 04: Biomolecules Patton: Anatomy and Physiology, 10th Edition MULTIPLE CHOICE 1. Which of the following is not one of the major groups of organic substances in the human body? a. Proteins b. Salts c. Lipids d. Nucleic acids ANS: B DIF: Memorization REF: p. 56 TOP: Organic Molecules 2. All of the following substances are organic except: a. lipids. b. electrolytes. c. carbohydrates. d. proteins. ANS: B DIF: Application REF: p. 56 TOP: Organic Molecules 3. The amino group in an amino acid is: a. NH3 + . b. COO– . c. symbolized by the letter R. d. SO2. ANS: A DIF: Memorization REF: p. 63 TOP: Amino Acids 4. Peptide bonds join together molecules of: a. glycerol. b. glucose. c. amino acids. d. water. ANS: C DIF: Application REF: p. 63 TOP: Amino Acids 5. Which lipid is part of vitamin D? a. Glycerol b. Steroids c. Prostaglandins d. Fatty acids ANS: B DIF: Application REF: p. 60 TOP: Steroids 6. The element that is present in all proteins but not in carbohydrates is: a. carbon. b. hydrogen.