AP Bio - Unit 1 Test

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What is the main difference between DNA and RNA?

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The presence of Uracil in RNA instead of Thymine, which is found in DNA.

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What process do monomers undergo to form polymers?

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Dehydration synthesis.

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What characterizes an ionic bond?

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One atom gives up an electron to another, resulting in oppositely charged atoms forming a bond.

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What type of macromolecule are DNA and RNA?

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Nucleic Acids.

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What is dehydration synthesis?

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The process of forming a bond between monomers with the removal of a water molecule.

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What is hydrolysis?

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The process of breaking down polymers into monomers by adding water.

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What are the building blocks of proteins?

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Amino acids.

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What is the primary function of nucleic acids?

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To store and transmit genetic information.

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What is the difference between a saturated and unsaturated fat?

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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 biological reactions?

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