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Microbiology

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Set 2 The Chemistry Of Life

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Question 1

(Multiple Choice)

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When two monosaccharides are joined together, ________ is formed through ________ synthesis.

A) a disaccharide; hydrolysis
B) a polysaccharide; hydrolysis
C) glucose; condensation
D) a disaccharide; condensation
E) starch; condensation

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Question 2

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Which of the following statements is correct?

A) A base is a H+ ion donor.
B) Pure water is completely neutral and has a pH of 0.
C) As the concentration of H+ goes up, the pH also goes up.
D) If the hydroxyl ions outnumber the H+ ions, the pH will be less than 7.0.
E) Bases reduce the concentration of H+ in water.

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Question 3

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If an atom X has an atomic number of 18, then:

A) there are 18 protons.
B) there are 9 protons and 9 electrons.
C) there are 18 neutrons.
D) there are 9 protons and 9 neutrons.
E) it also has a mass number of 18.

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