AP Bio - Unit 1 Test Review

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What is the macromolecule that contains the elements: C, H, O, N, and P?

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Nucleic acid

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What makes a molecule polar?

Back

Unequal sharing of valence electrons

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Which two functional groups are always found in amino acids?

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Carboxyl and amino

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What type of macromolecule is a polymer of glucose molecules?

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Carbohydrate

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What are the structural differences between DNA and RNA?

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DNA is double stranded, RNA is single stranded; DNA contains thymine, RNA contains uracil; DNA contains deoxyribose sugar, RNA contains ribose sugar.

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What are the building blocks of proteins?

Back

Amino acids

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What is the primary function of carbohydrates in living organisms?

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To provide energy and structural support.

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What is the role of enzymes in biological reactions?

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To act as catalysts that speed up chemical reactions.

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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 function of nucleic acids?

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To store and transmit genetic information.