AP Bio - Unit 1 Test

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Which macromolecule(s) have sulfur?

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Proteins are the only macromolecules that contain sulfur.

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What level of protein structure is represented by a linear sequence of amino acids?

Back

Primary structure.

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What process splits polymers into monomers?

Back

Hydrolysis is the process that splits polymers into monomers.

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What are the monomers that make up lipids?

Back

Glycerols and fatty acids are the monomers that make up lipids.

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What are the DNA base pairing rules?

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A pairs with T, and G pairs with C.

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What is the function of carbohydrates in living organisms?

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Carbohydrates provide energy and serve as structural components.

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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 role of enzymes in biochemical reactions?

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Enzymes act as catalysts to speed up biochemical reactions.

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What are nucleotides?

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Nucleotides are the building blocks of nucleic acids, consisting of a sugar, a phosphate group, and a nitrogenous base.

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What is the structure of a phospholipid?

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A phospholipid consists of a hydrophilic (water-attracting) head and two hydrophobic (water-repelling) tails.