AP Biology Unit 1 - Chemistry of Life Review

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What is the strongest type of bond found in a protein?

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Disulfide bridge

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What biomolecules contain nitrogen?

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Proteins and Nucleic acids

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What type of bonds link monomers in biological polymers?

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Covalent bonds

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What type of bond holds amino acids together?

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Peptide bond

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What is the cause of surface tension in water?

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Hydrogen bonds form between the positive hydrogen of one water molecule and the negative oxygen of another.

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Define a peptide bond.

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A covalent bond formed between two amino acids during protein synthesis.

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What is the role of hydrogen bonds in water?

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They contribute to water's unique properties, such as high surface tension and specific heat.

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What are the four main types of biomolecules?

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Carbohydrates, Proteins, Lipids, and Nucleic acids.

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What is the primary function of proteins in biological systems?

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To serve as enzymes, structural components, and signaling molecules.

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Explain the significance of covalent bonds in biological molecules.

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Covalent bonds are strong connections that hold atoms together in molecules, essential for the structure and function of biomolecules.