CHEM 212 Module 1 problem set SUMMER 2025 Portage learning

Question 1

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What are three ways that biochemists study biological organisms?



Your Answer:


1. the relationship between structure and function of biomolecules



2. chemical reactions of organisms, i.e. metabolism



3. communication within and among 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.




Question 2

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What is the definition of biochemistry?



Your Answer:

,the chemistry of life, biochemistry asks how the amazing properties of organisms relate to
their molecules



Often referred to as the chemistry of life, biochemistry asks how the
remarkable properties of organisms relate to their molecules.




Question 3

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What is another name for firefly?



Your Answer:


lightning bug



lightning bug




Question 4

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Is Li an element common in biological organisms?



Your Answer:

, no



No. See Figure 1.3 for the common elements.




Question 5

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What is known as the “medium of life”?



Your Answer:


water



Water




Question 6

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What is the bond angle associated with trigonal pyramidal shape?



Your Answer:


107.5 degrees