Chemistry and the Gym/Forensic
Chemistry
1. Classify each of the
following activities as aerobic or anaerobic.
a. walking up a flight of stairs
b. walking up 50 flights of
stairs
c. studying
d. weight lifting
2. What are the benefits of
increased VO2 max?
3. Name two chronic diseases
for which the risk factor is decreased by exercise.
4. a. what is the 1st
stage of glycolysis?
b. what are two alternate fates for pyruvate?
5. Describe the path of glucose
metabolism.
6. Given the fibers shown here
under microscopy, is this material more likely to be nylon or cotton?
7. An empty pill bottle is
found at a crime scene. What types of
tests might be done on the body next to the pill bottle?
8. The Breathalyzer has been
largely replaced by the Intoxilyzer, which uses IR spectroscopy to detect and
quantitate ethanol. IR spectroscopy is
specific for different functional groups.
What are the functional groups in ethanol that could be monitored?
9. For each of the following
tests, decide whether it is a qualitative or quantitative test.
a. The Scott test
b. The Breathalyzer test
c. DNA sequencing
10. What is meant by the
statement, “Every contact leaves its trace”?