AP Biology Biochemistry Review

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What type of bond forms between the R groups of amino acids due to ionic attractions?

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Ionic bonds form between positively and negatively charged R groups of amino acids.

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What type of carbohydrates should an athlete consume the night before a race for energy?

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Athletes should consume complex carbohydrates such as bread and pasta for sustained energy.

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From where is the carbon that makes up organic molecules in plants derived?

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The carbon is derived directly from carbon fixed in photosynthesis.

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What is the functional group that contains a carbon atom double-bonded to an oxygen atom and also bonded to a hydroxyl group?

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The carboxyl group.

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What are the end products of the process that converts polysaccharides into simpler sugars?

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The products are monosaccharides.

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What is the primary function of carbohydrates in living organisms?

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The primary function of carbohydrates is to provide energy.

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What is the role of enzymes in biochemical reactions?

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Enzymes act as catalysts to speed up biochemical reactions without being consumed.

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What is the difference between saturated and unsaturated fats?

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Saturated fats have no double bonds between carbon atoms, while unsaturated fats have one or more double bonds.

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What is the significance of the R group in amino acids?

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The R group determines the properties and functions of the amino acid.

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What is the process by which plants convert carbon dioxide into organic compounds?

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Photosynthesis.