AP Biology- Unit 1: Chemistry of Life

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What is the initial chain of monomers in a protein called?

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Polypeptide

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How can polysaccharides be best described?

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Complex molecules such as starches that are composed of many chains of sugar monomers.

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What is the term for the ability of water to stick to other substances?

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Adhesion

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What process allows carnations to change color when placed in dyed water?

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Cohesion and adhesion of water molecules.

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Why does ice float on water?

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Ice is less dense than liquid water.

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What is the primary structure of a protein?

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The sequence of amino acids in a polypeptide chain.

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What are the building blocks of carbohydrates?

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Monosaccharides.

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What property of water allows it to have a high specific heat?

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Hydrogen bonding.

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What is the difference between cohesion and adhesion?

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Cohesion is the attraction between molecules of the same substance; adhesion is the attraction between molecules of different substances.

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What is a common example of a polysaccharide?

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Starch.