Term 31 of 74

An atom whose valence electrons conform to the octet rule is:

more likely to form covalent bonds.

more likely to form ionic bonds.

more likely to form hydrogen bonds.

more likely to become a free radical.

less likely to form any bond with another atom.

Term 32 of 74
A structure made up of two or more types of tissues that performs a specific set of functions is at
what level of organization?

Chemical

Cellular

Tissue

Organ

System

Term 33 of 74
Water is polar because the electrons spend more time near the oxygen molecule.

True

False
Term 34 of 74
Phospholipids are

Polar

Non-polar

Self-interacting

All of these

Term 35 of 74
Lipids are insoluble in water because they are nonpolar.

True

False

Term 36 of 74
Lemon juice is an acid. What would you expect for its pH?

14

Term 37 of 74
What properties of enzymes allow for their function?

Specificity

Decrease activation energy

Regulation by nucleus

All of these
Term 38 of 74
When homeostasis is disrupted, one or more body functions have moved outside of normal limits.

True

False

Term 39 of 74
In terms of percentage of body mass, what is the most abundant chemical element in the body?

Carbon

Hydrogen

Oxygen

Calcium

Phosphorus

Term 40 of 74
Weak acid and weak bases that can add or remove protons (H+) to fluids in the body, thereby
helping to keep pH levels at homeostatic levels, are called _____.

Buffers

Hydrophobic compounds

Covalent compounds

Colloids

Suspensions

Term 41 of 74
Water can form hydrogen bonds with itself.

True

False