Unit 1 & 2 AP Biology CED Review

Front

What binds to a membrane protein and does not enter the cell?

Back

Protein Hormone

Front

What is the process of breaking a bond within a polymer using water?

Back

Hydrolysis

Front

What is NOT a difference between DNA and RNA?

Back

Phosphate Group

Front

What describes the forming of a bond between monomers with the removal of a water molecule?

Back

Dehydration

Front

What is the pairing and number of bonds in a DNA double helix?

Back

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

Front

What is the primary function of enzymes in biological systems?

Back

To catalyze biochemical reactions, lowering the activation energy.

Front

What is the basic unit of life?

Back

The cell.

Front

What are the two types of nucleic acids?

Back

DNA and RNA.

Front

What is the role of ribosomes in a cell?

Back

To synthesize proteins by translating mRNA.

Front

What is the difference between saturated and unsaturated fats?

Back

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