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6. Which type of organelle or structure is primarily involved in the synthesis of oils, phospholipids, and  steroids? 

7. Which of the following best summarizes the relationship between dehydration reactions and hydrolysis? A) Dehydration reactions split water molecules and add hydroxyl groups to polymers, and hydrolysis reactions remove hydroxyl groups from polymers. B) Dehydration reactions assemble polymers, and hydrolysis reactions break down polymers. C) Dehydration reactions create monomers, and hydrolysis reactions assemble polymers. D) Dehydration reactions break down polymers, and hydrolysis reactions create monomers.

29. Which of the following was Charles Darwin’s most significant original contribution to understanding both the unity and diversity of life? A) He documented examples of organisms that had evolved over time.B) He proposed a mechanism to explain the process of evolution. C) He explained the relationship between genes and evolution.D) He observed that individuals in a population generally displayed variation for a number of traits.E) He suggested that survival depends upon competition.

13. Which of the following is a complex carbohydrate commonly used as long-term energy storage in  the liver of mammals? A) Phospholipids B) Polypeptides C) Glycogen D) Cellulose

16. Which of the following would be considered an organic molecule? A) H2O B) H2S C) C6H12O6 D) H2SO4

22. Protein serve multiple complex functions within biological systems. Which of the following is not  an essential function of proteins within an organism? A) Proteins serve as antibodies to fight foreign invaders B) Proteins serve as enzymes to catalyze chemical reactions C) Proteins serve as structural molecules in skin and muscles D) Proteins serve as the major component of the cell membrane of most organisms.

10. A nucleotide is composed of A) a nitrogenous base and a phosphate group. B) a nitrogenous base and a pentose sugar. C) a nitrogenous base, a phosphate group, and a pentose sugar. D) a nitrogenous base, a phosphate group, a pentose sugar, and an amino acid.

Chemical and biological methods of discovering dead bodies includes ______

6. Which of the following is a correct monomer/polymer pairing? A) monosaccharide/polypeptide B) amino acid/polysaccharide C) amino acid/polypeptide D) glycerol/polysaccharide

Interpretation of equations and numerical answers is another fundamentally important concept in this course.  Consider a to be a constant. In the hypothetical equation:  ,  Hint:  In answering these types of questions, you can always try plugging in simple numbers. If you want a calculator in aid in answering any of these questions, click the calculator icon on the far right of this question.