BIOCHEMISTRY BIOCHEM
FINAL EXAM
T/F: The following group is an amine.
C2H5NH2
true
T/F: In a eukaryotic cell, the organelles called peroxisomes serve the purpose of
digesting macromolecules.
false
peroxisomes degrade dangerous/hazardous molecules, lysosomes degrade
macromolecules
T/F: According to the module, a compound with a molecular mass of 1,000
g/mol is considered a macromolecule. - ANSWERS-false
macromolecule >5,000 g/mol
T/F: Biomolecules can have two or more different functional groups. -
ANSWERS-true
, T/F: In a eukaryotic cell, the organelles called peroxisomes serve the purpose of
digesting macromolecules. - ANSWERS-false
peroxisomes degrade dangerous/hazardous molecules, lysosomes degrade
macromolecules
T/F: In a eukaryotic cell, the organelles called lysosomes serve the purpose of
digesting macromolecules. - ANSWERS-true
T/F: Carbon dioxide has a linear molecular shape AND has a bond angle of
109.5 degrees. - ANSWERS-false
linear shape = 180 degrees
Of the following, ___ is not a property of carbon.
Forming ionic bonds
Forming cyclic structures
Forming multiple bonds
Forming bonds with oxygen
Bonding in long chains - ANSWERS-Forming ionic bonds
Which of the following is an element not typically found in living organisms?
Br
Ca