AP Biology: Unit 1 Review (CED)

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What are the base pairing rules in DNA?

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A pairs with T (2 hydrogen bonds) and G pairs with C (3 hydrogen bonds).

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What is NOT a component of a nucleic acid monomer?

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Amino acid.

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What type of bond connects amino acids in a protein?

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Peptide bonds.

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What is the process called that forms a bond between monomers by removing a water molecule?

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Dehydration synthesis.

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Which part of the polypeptide chain is involved in forming a peptide bond with the next amino acid?

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Carboxyl group.

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What is the primary structure of a protein?

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The sequence of amino acids in a polypeptide chain.

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What is the secondary structure of a protein?

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The folding or coiling of the polypeptide chain into alpha helices or beta sheets.

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What is the tertiary structure of a protein?

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The overall three-dimensional shape of a polypeptide, determined by interactions among various side chains.

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What is the quaternary structure of a protein?

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The arrangement of multiple polypeptide chains into a single functional protein.

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What are nucleotides composed of?

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A pentose sugar, a phosphate group, and a nitrogenous base.