AP Biology: Unit 1 Review (CED)

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Which macromolecule(s) have sulfur?

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Proteins are the only macromolecules that contain sulfur.

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Which macromolecule(s) have nitrogen?

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Nucleic Acids and Proteins both contain nitrogen.

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What is the process of forming a bond between monomers with the removal of a water molecule called?

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This process is called Dehydration.

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In which direction is DNA/RNA synthesized?

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New nucleotides are added to the 3' hydroxyl end.

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What is NOT a difference between DNA and RNA?

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The Phosphate Group is not a difference; both DNA and RNA have phosphate groups.

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What are the four main types of macromolecules?

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Carbohydrates, Proteins, Nucleic Acids, and Lipids.

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What is the primary function of carbohydrates?

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Carbohydrates primarily serve as a source of energy.

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What is the structure of DNA?

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DNA is a double helix composed of two strands of nucleotides.

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What are the building blocks of proteins?

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Amino acids are the building blocks of proteins.

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What is hydrolysis?

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Hydrolysis is the process of breaking down polymers into monomers by adding water.