AP Bio Insta-Review Topic 1.4*: Properties of Bio Macromolecules

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What is the monomer of nucleic acids?

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Nucleotide

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What sugar does RNA contain?

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Ribose

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What nitrogenous base is found in RNA?

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Uracil

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What is the function of cellulose in plants?

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Structural carbohydrate for plants

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What sugar does DNA contain?

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Deoxyribose

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What nitrogenous base is found in DNA?

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Thymine

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How does a polar R group affect protein folding?

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Folds out because hydrophilic

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What are the three main types of biological macromolecules?

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Carbohydrates, Proteins, Nucleic Acids

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What is the primary function of carbohydrates in living organisms?

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Provide energy and structural support

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What is the difference between saturated and unsaturated fatty acids?

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Saturated fatty acids have no double bonds; unsaturated fatty acids have one or more double bonds.