APCE Organic Chemistry & Biochemistry 1

Question 1

What is the general formula for an alkane?

Accepted Answer

CₙH₂ₙ₊₄.

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CₙH₂ₙ.

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CₙH₂ₙ₋₂.

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CₙH₂ₙ₋₄.

Question 2

What is the functional group of alcohols?

Accepted Answer

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-OH.

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-COOH.

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-NH₂.

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-CH₃.

Question 3

What type of reaction is involved in the conversion of an alkene to an alkane?

Accepted Answer

Hydrogenation.

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Hydrolysis.

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Polymerization.

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Substitution.

Question 4

What is a peptide bond?

Accepted Answer

A bond between the carboxyl group of one amino acid and the amino group of another amino acid.

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A bond between two glucose molecules.

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A bond between the nitrogen and hydrogen in amino acids.

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A bond between two fatty acids.

Question 5

What is the primary function of enzymes in biochemical reactions?

Accepted Answer

To catalyze reactions and increase the reaction rate.

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To slow down reactions.

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To provide energy for the reaction.

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To convert products into reactants.

Question 6

What is the general structure of a fatty acid?

Accepted Answer

A long hydrocarbon chain with a carboxyl group at one end.

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A ring of carbon atoms.

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A glycerol molecule with two hydroxyl groups.

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A nitrogen-containing group attached to a hydrocarbon.

Question 7

Which of the following is an example of a monosaccharide?

Accepted Answer

Glucose.

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Sucrose.

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Starch.

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Lactose.

Question 8

What type of bond holds the two strands of DNA together?

Accepted Answer

Hydrogen bonds.

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Ionic bonds.

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Covalent bonds.

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Disulfide bonds.

Question 9

What is the main difference between saturated and unsaturated fats?

Accepted Answer

Saturated fats have no double bonds, while unsaturated fats have one or more double bonds.

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Saturated fats have fewer carbon atoms.

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Saturated fats are liquid at room temperature.

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Unsaturated fats are solid at room temperature.