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Full Test Bank For Biochemistry 1St Edition Roger L Miesfeld Megan M Mcevoy PDF Docx Full Chapter Chapter
Full Test Bank For Biochemistry 1St Edition Roger L Miesfeld Megan M Mcevoy PDF Docx Full Chapter Chapter
6. Given that methane (CH4) has a bond angle of and ethylene (C2H2) has a bond angle of
, what is the correct bond angle for acetylene (C2H2)?
a.
b.
c.
d.
ANS: C DIF: Medium REF: 1.2
OBJ: 1.2.b. Identify the most abundant functional groups found in biomolecules.
MSC: Applying
11. If energy in the form of ATP is required to make a polymeric macromolecule, which of the
following will happen if there is no ATP available?
12. Why are fewer polypeptide sequences encountered biologically than are theoretically possible?
a. There is no way to make all the theoretical possibilities.
b. The phosphodiester linkages don’t allow for all the possibilities.
c. Not all have useful structural and functional properties.
d. Not all of the possibilities can be broken down.
ANS: C DIF: Medium REF: 1.2
OBJ: 1.2.d. Identify the biomolecules that form polymers. MSC: Applying
13. Humans do not have the enzyme cellulase. Is it likely that a human could survive on a plant-only
diet?
a. No, not enough ATP would be produced to generate energy.
b. No, not enough DNA would be produced to generate energy.
c. Yes, cellulase is not necessary to break down plant material.
d. Yes, ATP is not necessary to maintain life.
ANS: A DIF: Medium REF: 1.2
OBJ: 1.2.e. Explain the role of metabolic pathways in living systems.
MSC: Analyzing
14. Which two functional groups are involved in producing a peptide bond?
a. alcohol and amino
b. amino and thiol
c. methyl and amino
d. amino and carboxyl
ANS: D DIF: Medium REF: 1.2
OBJ: 1.2.b. Identify the most abundant functional groups found in biomolecules.
MSC: Understanding
15. Even though amylose and cellulose contain the same repeating unit of glucose, they are very
different in terms of function. Why?
a. A glycosidic bond cannot be cleaved.
b. The orientations of the glycosidic bond are different.
c. ATP cannot be generated from amylose.
d. There is no structural difference between the polymers.
ANS: B DIF: Medium REF: 1.2
OBJ: 1.2.d. Identify the biomolecules that form polymers. MSC: Applying
16. If the concentration of aspartate in the cell decreased, what would be the predicted outcome?
18. If the concentration of F is high in a cell, the pathway will MOST likely shift to produce
a. more C.
b. less C.
c. more A.
d. less D.
ANS: D DIF: Difficult REF: 1.2
OBJ: 1.2.e. Explain the role of metabolic pathways in living systems.
MSC: Applying
19. Plasmids are small, circular DNA molecules that are used in which of the following?
a. gene cloning
b. production of chromatin
c. cell movement
d. replication of nucleus
ANS: A DIF: Easy REF: 1.2
OBJ: 1.2.e. Explain the role of metabolic pathways in living systems.
MSC: Remembering
20. What is the function of the chloroplast in a plant cell?
a. detoxification of macromolecules
b. degradation of macromolecules
c. conversion of light energy to chemical energy
d. conversion of glucose to ATP
ANS: C DIF: Medium REF: 1.2
OBJ: 1.2.f. Compare and contrast bacterial and eukaryotic cells.
MSC: Understanding
21. If a plasma membrane is hydrophobic, what kinds of amino acids are MOST likely to be found in
the membrane?
a. hydrophilic amino acids
b. hydrophobic amino acids
c. polar amino acids
d. charged amino acids
ANS: B DIF: Medium REF: 1.2
OBJ: 1.2.g. Name the key organelles found in a eukaryotic cell.
MSC: Applying
23. How does the molecule adenosine monophosphate fit into the seven hierarchical levels that define
the chemical basis of life?
a. element/functional group
b. biomolecule
c. metabolism
d. organism
ANS: B DIF: Medium REF: 1.2
OBJ: 1.2.f. Compare and contrast bacterial and eukaryotic cells.
MSC: Understanding
24. The main difference between deoxyribonucleotides and ribonucleotides is that they have a
different
a. number of carbons in the sugar ring.
b. functional group on the carbon.
c. number of phosphates on the carbon.
d. functional group on the carbon.
ANS: B DIF: Medium REF: 1.3
OBJ: 1.3.b. Compare and contrast DNA and RNA. MSC: Understanding
The wine was excellent, and the glass circulated freely. Who
thought I, would not travel in a voiture, to live thus cheerily, and at so
trifling an expense, for it will scarcely appear credible, that the
proprietor had engaged to convey me to Toulouse, a distance of one
hundred and twenty-five miles, occupying five days on the journey,
and providing me with every necessary, beds included, for thirty-five
francs, equal to about five shillings and ten pence English money per
day!
I cannot but express myself grateful, for the interest this kind-
hearted woman evinced in my favour, on the present occasion; but
this is not the only time, that I have been indebted for support and
success, to a fair advocate.
In the present case, in order to put this surly fellow into good
humour, I thought well to advance him a couple of five franc pieces,
but without producing the effect I had anticipated; for finding myself
suffering from headach, which I attributed to want of due exercise, I
made signs for him to halt, while I might get out of the coach, with
the intention of walking for a time; he only, however, replied, with
much coolness, “toute a l’heure;” and notwithstanding my repeated
request, was quite indisposed to accommodate me, until I
manifested my intention of jumping out: he now thought well to stop
his horses, and proffer his assistance; however, I refused it, and
succeeded in finding the back part of the coach, where I secured my
hold by means of a piece of cord (which when travelling I make a
rule to carry always in my pocket), and which, in the present
instance, served me as a leading string; I then followed, in this way,
on foot for several miles, to the no small amusement of the villagers,
who laughed heartily, and even shouted after me. I had, however,
the satisfaction of getting rid of my headach, and succeeded in
completely tiring myself. We did not reach our breakfast point before
two o’clock, and proceeding again at four, arrived proportionately late
at the end of the day’s journey.
While our supper was getting ready, I went, under protection of the
soldier’s wife, to call upon Mrs. W⸺, a lady who had kindly offered
to assist in procuring me a reception, for the winter, in some
respectable French family. I was fortunate enough to find her at
home; when she expressed much surprise at the manner in which I
had travelled so far, and informed me, that preparatory
arrangements had been made for my residence in the family of
Colonel du B⸺. In returning to the inn we experienced some
embarrassment; for my conductress had been so long absent from
her native city, that we had much difficulty, in consequence of the
narrowness and intricacy of the streets, in finding our way back to
the inn.
But perhaps the more interesting feature of the family group, was
Mademoiselle la Sœur. This lady, somewhat advanced beyond the
noontide of life, was a diminutive woman, with one eye, and largely
attached to the charms of tabac, which contributed to give her voice
a strong nasal tone; but in addition to this penchant for snuff, she
enjoyed also the pleasures of the table; was fond of high-seasoned
dishes, onions, garlic, and wine; her converse was of the merry kind;
she was fond of whispering into one’s private ear; and with these
talents, seemed also wonderfully adapted for sociality, as she
cultivated a large circle of acquaintance in the town, and made it a
rule to return with a whole budget full of news for our amusement.
There are in this city some good squares, particularly the Place
Royal, in which are situated the town-house and theatre; the Place
St. George; the Place St. Stephen, containing the cathedral; and
also the Place de Bourbon, which with its neighbourhood is the more
eligible point for the residence of a stranger.
Some of the walks around the town are very fine, but the access to
them unpleasant, in consequence of the offensive smells proceeding
from the narrow streets in their vicinity; this is particularly the case as
you approach the fine bridge over the Garonne.
A theatre was open during a part of the winter, and we had two or
three public concerts, as well as a variety of private ones by amateur
performers, particularly during the season of the carnival, which
finished on the 14th of February, and exhibited all its usual variety of
masks, grotesque characters, and buffoonery; these concerts were
only given on the Sunday afternoon.
“M⸺
Pax illi ⸺”
Soon afterward, the city of Toulouse was thrown into a high state
of consternation, in consequence of the assassination of the Duc de
Berri; the imaginations of the inhabitants recurred to the sanguinary
scenes of the French revolution, in which this town had no small
share, and anticipated a return of its horrors. After this event, the
following invitation was addressed to the various English residents:
“Eglise reformée de Toulouse. Nos tres chers frères en Jesus
Christ.
I must not, however, leave this city, without paying a due tribute of
respect to the worthy family with whom I have been resident, whose
innumerable acts of kindness, and attention to a whimsical invalid,
will ever claim his gratitude.
For the first three days, I lived with this gentleman at his lodgings,
having however my sleeping-room at the Hotel de Midi; after which
time, I had the good fortune to place myself in the family of Madame
the Countess de M⸺, who occupied a noble mansion, agreeably
situated near the town, replete with every convenience, and
comprising beautiful gardens, embellished with terrace walks,
fountains, and a bosquet, where, to my surprise, the nightingale
sang all day long. For some reason or other, Madame found it
convenient to dispose of a part of her house; one portion was
occupied by two French officers with their families, and another by a
Russian officer. The suites of apartments were, however, perfectly
distinct, and there was little intercourse between the above and her
own family, which inhabited the better part of the house, and
consisted of herself, two daughters, and a relative, M. de C⸺.
I was exceedingly happy in this family, and with the friend who
accompanied me from Toulouse, made various excursions into the
surrounding neighbourhood; we particularly enjoyed the walks on the
banks of the river and lake, where the air was much cooler and more
agreeable, than on the road, at this time becoming dusty and
troublesome. The scenery, about two or three miles from the city, is
said to be romantically beautiful. On our return, we used,
occasionally, to take a warm bath, which was peculiarly refreshing,
and with respect to which, I noticed a luxury, which I had never
before remarked,—namely, a clean sheet thrown over the surface of
the bath, which you descend into, and are enveloped in.
There are also some delightful public walks about the town, as the
Perût, whence is a view of the Mediterranean, and Cevennes
mountains; the esplanade; and the botanic gardens. The city is also
surrounded by boulevards, of which I was able to make the tour in
forty minutes. The markets at Montpellier are well supplied with
meats and fish of all kinds; with poultry, vegetables, and fruits in
abundance. The vin ordinaire of the country, is termed vin de St.
George, which is good, and full bodied, and sold from the cask as
low as five or six sous the full quart bottle, although, after bottling
and refining, the wine merchant charges twenty sous for a small
wine quart. There is, however, another sort, termed vin de Lednon,
which is lighter, but highly flavoured, and consequently more
estimated, selling at thirty sous the bottle. A variety of other wines
may also be procured.
Anxious for the benefit I expected to derive from the waters of Aix,
I hastened my departure from Nismes on the 11th of July. I had only
a single companion in the diligence, an interesting young student of
seventeen or eighteen years of age, on his way from college to meet
some friends at Beaucaire, and as highly delighted with his
emancipation from scholastic trammels, as a young midshipman at
going on shore after a long cruise. At one place we took a glass of
liqueur together, and on my offering to pay for it, he laughed at me,
and said I was joking. At eight o’clock we reached Beaucaire, where
he left me. At this place great preparations were making for the
annual fair, which lasts about three weeks, and is of much
importance, as merchants attend it from all parts of Europe.
It was not easy to find a family like that of the Countess de M⸺,
at Montpellier, particularly at this season, when every one who could
afford to support the smallest establishment in the country, was, on
account of the excessive heat, gone out of town. At length I fixed
myself with Madame R⸺, the widow of an officer of dragoons, with
three children, the eldest a girl of fourteen. A rich old gentleman, her
cousin, M. B⸺, also resided with her, and they kept, in conjunction,
two carriages and three horses, and occupied three different country
houses.
The commerce of this great mercantile city was at this time much
depressed, owing to the heavy duties imposed upon goods imported
by American vessels; which however they managed to evade, in
some degree, by unshipping their cargoes at Nice, or Genoa, into
French coasters.
At four o’clock we left the inn, but the town-gates were yet closed,
and some time elapsed before they were opened to us; at length an