Tutorial 1: The Chemical Foundation of Life

BIO 101/4
Basic Biology

Part I: MCQ
1. Which of these statements is TRUE about the shell model
A
B
C
D

The third shell can holds one or two electron at most

The closest shell to the nucleus indicate the highest energy level
Only four more orbitals fits in the second shell
Unfilled shells make atoms easily to react

2. Bond can be defined as the union between electron structures of the atoms that
eventually can form molecules. In association of two different atoms with different
mass, which bond is most likely occur?
A
B
C
D

Molecule bond
Ionic bond
Hydrogen bond
Chemical bond

3. Which of the following DOES NOT reflect the unique properties of water
A
B
C
D

High specific heat capacity

Act as an electric conductor
It has low density
Difficult to compress

4. It is known that glucose is the best-known and most abundant sugar. It has two
common isomers. What is the significance of the isomers?
A
B
C
D

Referring to the position of its hydroxyl group on C1

Could be broken into its constituents through condensation
It has an additional of double bond in the structure of glucose
Possess extra hydrogen bonding

Part II: Modified Essay Questions.

1.

Lists the properties of water molecule and its significance to life.

2.

Draw the general structure of hexose. List 2 types of glucose isomers and state the
difference between the two.

3.

Define:
a. monosaccharide

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Tutorial 1: The Chemical Foundation of Life

BIO 101/4
Basic Biology

b. Disaccharide
c. Oligosaccharide
d. polysaccharide
4.

A
X

Above is a general process of carbohydrate formation.

Name:
i.
A:
ii.
X:
iii.
Y:
5. Explain the differences between the starch and glycogen.

6. Draw the molecular structure of lipid and briefly explain the functions of lipid.
7. What does it mean by unsaturated and saturated fatty acids.
8. Why the state of oil and fat are different at room temperature. Explain your answer.
9. Draw the general structure of protein building blocks.
10. State the 4 types of protein structure.
11. Name and briefly explain the functions of the protein groups.

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