Test 1: Biochemistry Review Sheet

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1. 1. essential elements

2. 2. atomic mass

3. 3. atomic number

4. 4. subatomic particle (P,N, electron)

5. 5. isotopes

6. 6. valence electrons

7. 7. covalent bond

8. 8. non-covalent bond

9. 9. ionic bond

10. 10. polar substance

11. 11. nonpolar substance

12. 12. electronegativity

1. properties of water
2. surface tension
3. high specific heat
4. evaporative cooling
5. density of water
6. adhesion/cohesion

13. 13. hydrophobic

14. 14. hydrophilic

15. 15. mole

16. 16.molarity

17. 17. molecule

18. 18.pH

19. 19. H⁺ (hydrogen ion)

20. 20. OH^- (hydroxide ion)

21. 21. isomer

22. 22. enantiomer

23. 23. structural isomer

24. 24. geometric isomer

25. 25. amino acid (structure and function)

26. 26. amine functional group

27. 27. phosphate group

28. 28. macromolecule

29. 29. poly/di/mono – saccharide

30. 30. carbohydrate

31. 31. lipid

32. 23. phospholipids

33. 33. protein

34. 34. nucleic acid

35. 35. polymer

36. 36. monomer

37. 37. dehydration reaction

38. 38. hydrolysis

39. 39. ratio of C:H:O in sugars

40. 40. structural polysaccharide

41. 41. storage polysaccharide

42. 42. triacyclglycerol

43. 43. saturated fat

44. 44. usaturated fat

45. alpha helix

46. beta pleated sheet

47. basic structure of RNA

48. structure of DNA

49. nitrogenous base

50. phosphate group

51. nucleotide

52. pyrimidine

53. purine

54. complimentary strand (5’– 3’ DNA


Format of the test: There are 50 multiple choice questions and 1 essay. The multiple choice questions are each worth 2 points. The essay is worth 25 points and will be considered a separate test which will you complete AT HOME using the honor system. There will be three essays and you will complete 1 of them. You will only have 30 minutes from the time you open the questions until the time you must stop.

Why is the essay being tested this way?

1. You will likely have tests like this in college.
2. We don’t have enough class periods.

HEADS UP FOR THE ESSAY: All answers must be in essay form. Outline form is not acceptable. Labeled diagrams may be used to supplement your essay but are not sufficient on their own. Read the question thoroughly before you begin to write. You may hand write or type the essay.