AP Bio Insta-Review Topic 1.3: Intro to Biological Macromolecule

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What is hydrolysis?

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The process of breaking bonds by splitting water, often used to break down macromolecules into their monomers.

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What are the products of hydrolysis of proteins?

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Amino acids.

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What is dehydration synthesis?

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The process of forming bonds by removing water molecules, used to build macromolecules from their monomers.

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What do nucleotides form when dehydrated?

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Nucleic Acid.

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What do glycerol and fatty acids form when dehydrated?

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Triglyceride.

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Define macromolecule.

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Large complex molecules, such as proteins, nucleic acids, carbohydrates, and lipids, that are essential for life.

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What are the four main types of biological macromolecules?

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Proteins, nucleic acids, carbohydrates, and lipids.

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What is the role of amino acids in proteins?

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Amino acids are the building blocks of proteins, linked together by peptide bonds.

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What is a triglyceride?

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A type of lipid formed from glycerol and three fatty acids, used for energy storage.

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What is the function of nucleic acids?

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Nucleic acids, such as DNA and RNA, store and transmit genetic information.