IB Bio Topic 2 review pt 1

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What is a monomer of a protein?

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Amino acid

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How many bonds does carbon typically make in carbon compounds?

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4

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What disaccharide is made up of two glucose monomers?

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Maltose

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What type of molecule is a carbohydrate?

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A carbohydrate is an organic compound consisting of carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen, typically in a ratio of 1:2:1.

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What is a characteristic of saturated lipids?

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Saturated lipids have no double bonds between carbon atoms and are typically solid at room temperature.

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What is the difference between saturated and unsaturated lipids?

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Saturated lipids have no double bonds, while unsaturated lipids have one or more double bonds.

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What is a common example of a monosaccharide?

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Glucose is a common example of a monosaccharide.

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What is the primary function of proteins in biological systems?

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Proteins serve as enzymes, structural components, signaling molecules, and play roles in immune response.

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What is the structure of a nucleotide?

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A nucleotide consists of a phosphate group, a sugar (ribose or deoxyribose), and a nitrogenous base.

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What is the role of lipids in the body?

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Lipids serve as energy storage, structural components of cell membranes, and signaling molecules.