AP BIO REVIEW: Biochemistry, Biomolecules and pH

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What is a property of carbon?

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Carbon has four valence electrons, allowing it to form four covalent bonds.

Front

Which type of bond is not possible between carbon atoms?

Back

Carbon to carbon bonds are not limited to single bonds; they can also form double and triple bonds.

Front

What are the two main types of carbohydrates?

Back

Starch (found in plants) and glycogen (found in animals).

Front

What is the difference in branching between starch and glycogen?

Back

Glycogen is more extensively branched than starch.

Front

What reaction breaks down macromolecules?

Back

Hydrolysis is the reaction that breaks down macromolecules.

Front

What is dehydration synthesis?

Back

Dehydration synthesis is a reaction that combines two molecules by removing water.

Front

What role do carbohydrates play in living organisms?

Back

Carbohydrates serve as a source of energy and structural components.

Front

What is the primary function of starch in plants?

Back

Starch serves as an energy storage molecule in plants.

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What is the primary function of glycogen in animals?

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Glycogen serves as an energy storage molecule in animals.

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What is hydrolysis?

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Hydrolysis is a chemical reaction that involves the breaking of a bond in a molecule using water.