ANSC 230 EXAM 1 QUESTIONS WITH
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Define Anatomy - ✔✔- The study of form and structures within an organism
Define Physiology - ✔✔- Study of the integration of structures and functions of
anatomical features
What is meant by the term "homeostasis"? - ✔✔- The presence of a stable
environment
- Vital to an organisms survival
- Failure to maintain homeostasis leads to illness or death
What properties contribute to water being classified as a "universal solvent"? -
✔✔It is polar so ionic subsatances dissolve into ions easily and allows the ions to
be suspended
, Differentiate between the terms "hydrophobic" and "hydrophilic" - ✔✔-
Hydrophobic
o Water fearing, doesn't easily mix with water, fats and oils
- Hydrophilic
o Water loving, easily interact with water, proteins and sugars and etc.
What are the 3 major classes of organic substances we discussed in class today? -
✔✔- Carbohydrates, proteins, lipids
Distinguish between monosaccharides, disaccharides, and polysaccharides. - ✔✔-
Monosaccharide- most basic carbohydrate unit
- Disaccharide- two monosaccharides joined together
- Polysaccharide- chains of monosaccharides
What molecules are linked together to form proteins (or peptide chains)? - ✔✔-
Amino acids
What is the "r-group" of an amino acid? - ✔✔- Variable side chain of one or more
atoms
100% CORRECT ANSWERS { GRADED
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Define Anatomy - ✔✔- The study of form and structures within an organism
Define Physiology - ✔✔- Study of the integration of structures and functions of
anatomical features
What is meant by the term "homeostasis"? - ✔✔- The presence of a stable
environment
- Vital to an organisms survival
- Failure to maintain homeostasis leads to illness or death
What properties contribute to water being classified as a "universal solvent"? -
✔✔It is polar so ionic subsatances dissolve into ions easily and allows the ions to
be suspended
, Differentiate between the terms "hydrophobic" and "hydrophilic" - ✔✔-
Hydrophobic
o Water fearing, doesn't easily mix with water, fats and oils
- Hydrophilic
o Water loving, easily interact with water, proteins and sugars and etc.
What are the 3 major classes of organic substances we discussed in class today? -
✔✔- Carbohydrates, proteins, lipids
Distinguish between monosaccharides, disaccharides, and polysaccharides. - ✔✔-
Monosaccharide- most basic carbohydrate unit
- Disaccharide- two monosaccharides joined together
- Polysaccharide- chains of monosaccharides
What molecules are linked together to form proteins (or peptide chains)? - ✔✔-
Amino acids
What is the "r-group" of an amino acid? - ✔✔- Variable side chain of one or more
atoms
