Chapter 2: The Chemical Basis of Life

Chapter 2: The Chemical Basis of Life

Complete Chapter Questions With Answers

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TRUE/FALSE

1. Biochemistry deals with the chemical makeup of living organisms and the underlying process of life activities.

ANS:   T                      DIF:    Memorization                                     REF:    Page 34

TOP:    Introduction

2. The number of protons in the nucleus of an atom determines its atomic mass.

ANS:   F                      DIF:    Memorization                                     REF:    Page 36

TOP:    Atomic Number and Atomic Weight

3. The positively charged electrons are found in clouds outside the nucleus of an atom.

ANS:   F                      DIF:    Memorization                                     REF:    Page 36

TOP:    Atomic Structure

4. Two shared pairs of electrons represent a single covalent bond.

ANS:   F                      DIF:    Application     REF:    Page 39           TOP:    Covalent Bonds

5. The digestion of food is an example of a decomposition reaction.

ANS:   T                      DIF:    Application     REF:    Page 40

TOP:    Chemical Reactions