Question 1
Natural polymers are found in:
A. plants.
B. animals.
C. hair.
D. All of the above
Question 2
Clothes, carpet, automobiles, and cell phones all rely on:
A. wood.
B. polymers.
C. carbon fibers.
D. copper.
Question 3
Which of the following polymers contribute to the construction of plumbing pipe?
A. Polyethylene (HDPE)
B. Polystyrene
C. Polypropylene
D. Polyvinyl chloride
Question 4
Which of the following is NOT made of synthetic polymers?
A. In-line skates
B. Tennis balls
C. Football pants
D. Paper
Question 5
A bond between amino acid residues in proteins and monomers in nylon is called a/an:
A. hydrogen bond.
B. peptide bond.
C. ionic bond.
D. None of the above
Question 6
Molecules are found in a very random arrangement in a(n) __________ polymer.
A. amorphous
B. crystalline
C. thermoplastic
D. addition
Question 7
Which of the following is a characteristic of paper cups?
A. Easy recycling potential
B. Reusable
C. Uses fewer raw materials than styrofoam cups
D. Slowly biodegradable
Question 8
Most of the drugs of today contain the element:
A. oxygen.
B. carbon.
C. hydrogen.
D. water.
Question 9
What is the drug that is used by most Americans and is termed the "wonder drug"?
A. Morphine
B. Aspirin
C. Anabolic steroids
D. RU-486
Question 10
__________ are different compounds with the same formula and the same number and kinds of atoms.
A. Isomers
B. Isotopes
C. Functional groups
D. Antipyretics
Question 11
What are pain-reducing properties of a compound called?
A. Alcohol
B. Isomers
C. Analgesics
D. Antipyretics
Question 12
Aspirin reduces the production of prostaglandins, which are hormone-like substances that regulate the production of acid and mucus in the stomach and:
A. increase fever and swelling.
B. retard kidney functions.
C. decrease sensitivity of pain receptors.
D. promote blood vessel dilation.
Question 13
__________ is a mixture consisting of equal amounts of each optimal isomer.
A. Racemic
B. Chiral
C. Rotate polarized light
D. Dextrorotary
Question 14
What is the steroid that regulates secondary sexual characteristics?
A. Progesterone
B. Cortisol
C. Estradiol
D. Cholesterol
Question 15
The main function of the steroid cortisol is to:
A. control reproductive cycle.
B. regulate metabolism.
C. digest fat.
D. regulate sex hormones.
Question 16
What is the most abundant steroid in the body?
A. Sex hormones
B. Cholesterol
C. Cortisone
D. Cholic acid
Question 17
In order to be classified as a Schedule I drug under the Controlled Substance Act, a drug must have which of the following characteristics?
A. Accepted medical use and low potential for abuse
B. Current accepted medical use and medium potential for abuse
C. Current accepted medical use and high potential for abuse
D. No current accepted medical use and high potential for abuse
Question 18
What is a generic drug?
A. The drug, Valium, which is used for anti-anxiety.
B. The first version of a drug marketed under a brand name.
C. The second version of a pioneer drug that is thought to be of better quality and more effective by most customers.
D. An identical pioneer drug that cannot be marketed until patent protection on the original pioneer drug runs out.
Question 19
What is a natural way to rid the lungs of excess secretions?
A. Hiccuping
B. Sleeping
C. Coughing
D. Shallow breathing
Question 20
Which of the following herbs is recommended for reducing symptoms of stress, anxiety, and insomnia?
A. Siberian ginseng
B. St. John's wort
C. Kava kava
D. Passion flower
