1. A Review of General Chemistry

Which type of evolution refers to changes that result in the emergence of new species?

In the context of ecological succession, lichens and mosses are considered pioneer species. What type of succession do they typically initiate?

Which of the following reasons explains why viruses are not considered living organisms?

Which of the following steps in the electron transport chain directly drives the phosphorylation of ADP to ATP?

In the context of organic chemistry and nutrition, how many kilocalories are provided by 10 grams of carbohydrate?

In the process of photosynthesis, which stage occurs first?

Which of the following best describes a hydrocarbon?

Where was the Taq polymerase enzyme originally isolated from?

In the context of organic chemistry, why does stereoselectivity occur during a chemical reaction?

Which of the following is not a typical functional group studied in organic chemistry?

In the context of organic chemistry, how does a molecular clock allow scientists to study evolutionary history?

What happens to the repressor of the lac operon when lactose is not available?

How did Zacharias Janssen contribute to Anton van Leeuwenhoek's discoveries in the field of microscopy?

Which of the following statements about B vitamins is true?

In 1990, Carl Woese proposed a new classification system for organisms. What was unique about his system?