Unit 1 AP Biology Review

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What is hydrogen bonding?

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Hydrogen bonding is the attraction between the hydrogen atom of one molecule and the oxygen atom of another molecule.

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NGSS.HS-ESS2-5

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What determines the tertiary structure of proteins?

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The tertiary structure of proteins is primarily determined by the interactions of the 'R' groups of the amino acids.

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What is a key characteristic of RNA?

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RNA is single stranded.

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How do disulfide bonds affect protein structure?

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Disulfide bonds, formed between cysteine amino acids, impact the tertiary structure of proteins.

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What is the monomer of a protein?

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The monomer of a protein is an amino acid.

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Define amphipathic molecules.

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Amphipathic molecules have both hydrophilic (water-attracting) and hydrophobic (water-repelling) regions.

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What is the primary structure of a protein?

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The primary structure of a protein is the sequence of amino acids in a polypeptide chain.

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NGSS.HS-LS1-1

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What is the role of the 'R' group in amino acids?

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The 'R' group determines the specific properties and characteristics of each amino acid.

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What is the difference between DNA and RNA?

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DNA is double stranded and contains the sugar deoxyribose, while RNA is single stranded and contains the sugar ribose.

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What is quaternary structure in proteins?

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Quaternary structure refers to the arrangement of multiple polypeptide chains in a protein.