AP Biology Unit 1 Review

Front

What type of carbohydrate is made by autotrophs, like plants, for long term energy storage?

Back

Starch

Front

Which molecule contains a polar covalent bond?

Back

H2O (Water)

Front

What is the variable that changes in response to the independent variable in an experiment?

Back

Dependent variable

Front

Which two functional groups are always found in amino acids?

Back

Carboxyl and amine

Front

What is the middle number in a set of data called?

Back

Median

Front

What is the primary function of carbohydrates in living organisms?

Back

To provide energy and support cellular structure.

Front

What is the difference between an independent variable and a dependent variable?

Back

The independent variable is manipulated, while the dependent variable is measured.

Front

What is the role of enzymes in biological reactions?

Back

Enzymes act as catalysts to speed up chemical reactions.

Front

What is the basic unit of life?

Back

The cell.

Front

What are the four main types of macromolecules?

Back

Carbohydrates, lipids, proteins, and nucleic acids.