AP Biology: Unit 1 Review (CED)

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What macromolecule(s) contain nitrogen?

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Nucleic Acids & Proteins

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Describe the orientation of phospholipids in the membrane.

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Phospholipids orient in bilayer with hydrophilic heads on exterior.

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What type of bond is involved in the primary structure of proteins?

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Peptide bonds between amino acids.

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Which component is NOT part of a nucleic acid monomer?

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Amino acid.

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Which macromolecule(s) contain phosphorus?

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Nucleic Acids.

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What are the four main types of macromolecules?

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Carbohydrates, Proteins, Nucleic Acids, and Lipids.

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What is the basic unit of carbohydrates?

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Monosaccharides.

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What is the function of enzymes in biological systems?

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Enzymes act as catalysts to speed up chemical reactions.

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What is the structure of a phospholipid?

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A phospholipid consists of a hydrophilic head and two hydrophobic tails.

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What is the difference between DNA and RNA?

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DNA is double-stranded and contains deoxyribose; RNA is single-stranded and contains ribose.