Question 1

The number of genes in the human genome seems to be

Accepted Answer

A)  20,000-25,000.
B)  50,000-100,000.
C)  1-2 million.
D)  1-2 billion.E) B) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 2

A variety of alkanes is found in

Accepted Answer

A)  gasoline.
B)  carbohydrates.
C)  proteins.
D)  esters.E) None of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 3

The alcohols are organic equivalents of inorganic

Accepted Answer

A)  acids.
B)  bases.
C)  salts.
D)  oxides.E) None of the above
F) B) and D)

Question 4

The bonds between the atoms in a molecule of a saturated organic compound are

Accepted Answer

A)  all single.
B)  all double.
C)  some single and some double.
D)  all triple.E) B) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 5

Which of the following is not a carbohydrate?

Accepted Answer

A)  cellulose
B)  starch
C)  DNA
D)  glycogenE) A) and B)
F) B) and C)

Question 6

A double bond between two carbon atoms involves the sharing of a total of

Accepted Answer

A)  2 electrons.
B)  4 electrons.
C)  8 electrons.
D)  Any of these choices could be correct, depending on the molecule.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Exam 13: Organic Chemistry

The bonds between the atoms in a molecule of a saturated organic compound are