Unit 1 Test

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What is a Phosphate?

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A phosphate is a chemical group consisting of a phosphorus atom bonded to four oxygen atoms, often involved in energy transfer and the structure of DNA and RNA.

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What is Hydrolysis?

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Hydrolysis is a chemical process that involves the addition of water to break bonds within a polymer, resulting in smaller molecules.

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What is Growth and Development in the context of life?

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Growth and development refer to the changes an organism undergoes from birth to maturity, including physical and biological changes.

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What is a double helix?

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A double helix is the structure of DNA, consisting of two intertwined strands that resemble a twisted ladder.

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What is Dehydration Synthesis?

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Dehydration synthesis is a chemical reaction that involves the removal of water to form bonds between molecules, often used to create polymers.

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What are Nitrogenous Bases?

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Nitrogenous bases are the building blocks of DNA and RNA, including adenine, thymine, cytosine, guanine, and uracil.

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What is the role of Deoxyribose Sugar in DNA?

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Deoxyribose sugar is the sugar component of DNA nucleotides, providing the backbone structure of the DNA molecule.

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What is the significance of Amino Acids?

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Amino acids are the building blocks of proteins, essential for various biological functions and processes.

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What is the function of Enzymes?

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Enzymes are biological catalysts that speed up chemical reactions in the body without being consumed in the process.

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What is the difference between DNA and RNA?

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DNA contains deoxyribose sugar and thymine, while RNA contains ribose sugar and uracil.