Ap Biology Organic Molecules

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What are the 4 main elements that make up Organic Molecules?

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Hydrogen (H), Carbon (C), Oxygen (O), Nitrogen (N)

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What trait do all lipids share?

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They mix poorly or not at all with water.

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What are the two types of Nucleic acids?

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DNA (Deoxyribonucleic Acid) and RNA (Ribonucleic Acid)

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What are simple sugars that serve as building blocks for carbohydrates?

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Monosaccharides

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What form of glucose is this? (Beta or Alpha)

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Beta

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What is the primary function of carbohydrates in living organisms?

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To provide energy and serve as structural components.

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What are proteins made of?

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Amino acids.

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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 fats?

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Saturated fats have no double bonds between carbon atoms, while unsaturated fats have one or more double bonds.

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What is the basic unit of nucleic acids?

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Nucleotide.