Biochem
What is this? -> H+
Hydrogen ion, hydrogen cation, proton
What functional group is present in an alcohol?
OH
What is the largest organ in the human body?
The skin
Which neurotransmitter is primarily associated with mood regulation and is implicated in depression?
Serotonin
If eating sugary foods causes a spike in blood sugar, and a person eats a candy bar, what will likely happen to their blood sugar?
It will spike
What are the two main functional groups in amino acids?
Carboxylic acid and amino group
Which of the following compounds exhibits aromaticity?
a) Cyclopentadiene b) Benzene
c) Cyclooctatetraene d) 1,3-butadiene
b) Benzene (aka. aromatic ring)
Which bone is commonly referred to as the "collarbone"?
Clavicle
What term describes the brain's ability to change and adapt in response to experience?
Neuroplasticity
What is the next number in the sequence?
1, 4, 9, 16, 25, ___
36
How do enzymes facilitate reactions in a cell?
Lowering the activation energy
What is the most stable carbocation?
Tertiary > Secondary > Primary
Which of the following structures prevents food from entering the trachea?
a) Larynx b) Epiglottis c) Pharynx d) Uvula
b) Epiglottis
Which psychological perspective emphasizes observable behaviors rather than internal mental processes?
Behavioral perspective
What is the term for a conclusion reached based on specific examples?
Inductive reasoning
What are the three BASIC amino acids?
Lysine, Arginine, Histidine
What is the hybridization of the carbon atom in a carbocation?
sp2
What is the name of the connective tissue that anchors muscles to bones?
Tendons
Which stage of Erik Erikson’s psychosocial development involves the conflict of "identity vs. role confusion"?
Adolescence
If the following statements are true:
What conclusion(s) is/are valid?
Sarah did not pass the exam
What does a low Km value indicate in the context of enzyme kinetics?
The enzyme has a high affinity for its substrate
Which reagent would you use to reduce a carboxylic acid to a primary alcohol?
a) PCC b) LiAlH₄ c) H₂/Pd d) NaBH₄
b) LiAlH4
Where is the primary respiratory control center in the brain located?
Medulla oblongata
In Piaget’s theory of cognitive development, during which stage do children begin to think logically about concrete events?
Concrete operational
What letter comes next in the sequence?
A, C, F, J, O, ___