Biology Unit 1 Review

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What are the two types of nucleic acids?

Back

DNA and RNA

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What type of bond is between water molecules?

Back

Hydrogen bond

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What are the partial charges of a water molecule?

Back

Oxygen: negative; Hydrogen: positive

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What are the monomers of proteins?

Back

Amino acids

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What are monomers?

Back

Building blocks of polymers

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What is the function of DNA?

Back

To store and transmit genetic information.

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What is the function of RNA?

Back

To help in the synthesis of proteins.

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What is a hydrogen bond?

Back

A weak bond between two molecules resulting from an electrostatic attraction.

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What is a polymer?

Back

A large molecule made up of repeating subunits called monomers.

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What are the four main types of macromolecules?

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Carbohydrates, lipids, proteins, and nucleic acids.