Carbon Compounds
True or False: It is easier for carbon atoms to transfer their electrons to other elements than to share it with them.
False
What hormone causes dwarfism?
somatotropin
What feedback mechanism amplifies the changes in the system which moves the system closer to its set point?
positive feedback mechanism
Which type of biotechnology involves advanced techniques and applications for the deliberate and controlled manipulation of an organism’s genetic makeup?
modern biotechnology
True or False: The thymus in the human body increases in size as the person ages.
False
What type of hydrocarbon follows the formula CnH2n-2?
alkyne
In which endocrine gland can you find the islets of Langerhans?
pancreas
What thermoregulation strategy is exhibited in the legs and feet of birds as they transfer heat through conduction from the blood vessels with warmer blood to the ones with colder blood?
countercurrent heat exchange
In which type of biotechnology would the discovery of antibiotics fall?
red biotechnology
What hormone causes insomnia?
melatonin
What are the 6 elements found in organic compounds?
carbon, hydrogen, nitrogen, oxygen, phosphorus, sulfur
What are the two gonadotropins?
follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH) and luteinizing hormone (LH)
What hormone causes negative feedback during ovulation which inhibits the secretion of GnRH and LH?
progesterone
What is the biotechnology used to repair or regenerate damaged tissues, organs, or functions through stem cell transplant?
stem cell therapy
On top of which organ are the adrenal glands located?
kidney
On the board, draw the skeletal structure of 3-methylcyclopentyne.
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Which of the following does not belong to the group? [adrenocorticotropic hormone, luteinizing hormone, antidiuretic hormone, thyroid-stimulating hormone]
antidiuretic hormone (posterior)
Identify if the following animals are endotherm or ectotherm. [iguana, sea horse, sea lion, mosquitoes]
ectotherm - iguana, sea horse, mosquitoes
endotherm - sea lion
What biotechnology is used in creating 'test-tube babies'?
in vitro fertilization
Arrange the homeostatic components from start to end. [control center, receptor, effector, stimulus]
stimulus > receptor > control center > effector
What is the IUPAC name of the compound drawn on the board?
cyclohexylbenzene
What is the difference between insulin and glucagon?
insulin - decreases blood glucose levels
glucagon - increases blood glucose levels
What is the receptor, control center, and effector in low blood glucose levels?
receptor - pancreas
control center - brain
effector - glucagon
What are the microorganisms used in the fermentation of the following products? [beer, vinegar, cheese, soy sauce]
beer - yeast
vinegar - yeast and Acetobacter
cheese - rennet
soy sauce - Aspergillus
Which is not an organic compound? [CCl4, C4H10, CH3Cl, C4H9F]
CCl4