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

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Hydrophilic side chains will fold ___ of the polypeptide.

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Towards the exterior.

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What is the monomer of carbohydrates?

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Monosaccharide.

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What level of structure does the R group interact effect?

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Tertiary.

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What type of fatty acid has double bonds to inhibit compression?

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Unsaturated.

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Which lipid makes up the plasma membrane?

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Phospholipids.

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What are the four main types of biological macromolecules?

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Carbohydrates, lipids, proteins, nucleic acids.

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What is the primary function of carbohydrates in living organisms?

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To provide energy and structural support.

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What is the basic structure of an amino acid?

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A central carbon atom, an amino group, a carboxyl group, a hydrogen atom, and an R group.

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What is the role of enzymes in biological reactions?

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To act as catalysts that speed up chemical reactions.

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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, while unsaturated fatty acids have one or more double bonds.