AP Bio Ch 5 Review (Biomolecules)

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What is a purine?

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A purine is a type of nitrogenous base that has a double-ring structure. Examples include adenine and guanine.

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What are the building blocks of proteins?

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Amino acids are the building blocks of proteins, which link together to form polypeptides.

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What is glycogen?

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Glycogen is a polysaccharide that serves as a form of energy storage in animals, characterized by its highly branched structure.

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What is the difference between purines and pyrimidines?

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Purines are double-ringed nitrogenous bases (adenine and guanine), while pyrimidines are single-ringed (cytosine, thymine, and uracil).

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What is dehydration synthesis?

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Dehydration synthesis is a chemical reaction that involves the joining of two molecules with the removal of water, commonly used to form polymers.

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What is hydrolysis?

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Hydrolysis is a chemical reaction that involves the breaking down of a compound by the addition of water, often used to break down polymers into monomers.

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What are monosaccharides?

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Monosaccharides are the simplest form of carbohydrates, consisting of single sugar molecules like glucose and fructose.

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What are fatty acids?

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Fatty acids are long hydrocarbon chains that are key components of lipids, which can be saturated or unsaturated.

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What is starch?

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Starch is a polysaccharide that serves as a form of energy storage in plants, consisting of long chains of glucose units.

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What is the role of phosphates in biomolecules?

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Phosphates are important components of nucleotides and nucleic acids (DNA and RNA) and play a key role in energy transfer (ATP).