AP Bio Midterm Review

Front

What is the function of membrane proteins in the phospholipid bilayer?

Back

Membrane proteins serve various functions such as transport, signaling, enzymatic activity, and adhesion.

Front

Cytosine bonds with which nucleotide through a hydrogen bond?

Back

Guanine.

Front

Which component of blood is responsible for helping to stop bleeding?

Back

Platelets.

Front

What occurs during hydrolysis of carbohydrates?

Back

A water molecule is added to break the bond between the monosaccharide and polysaccharide chain.

Front

What is the part of the enzyme that the substrate bonds to called?

Back

Active site.

Front

What is the primary function of red blood cells?

Back

To transport oxygen throughout the body.

Front

What is the role of plasma in the blood?

Back

To transport nutrients, hormones, and waste products.

Front

What is dehydration synthesis?

Back

A process where two molecules are joined together by removing a water molecule.

Front

What type of bond forms between adenine and thymine in DNA?

Back

A hydrogen bond.

Front

What is the role of enzymes in biochemical reactions?

Back

To speed up reactions by lowering the activation energy.