AP Biology Exam Review | Unit 1 - Chemistry of Life

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What is formed when nucleotides undergo dehydration?

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Nucleic Acid

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What type of bond is broken when amino acids are released?

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Peptide Bond

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Which nitrogenous base pairs with adenine in DNA?

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Thymine

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Which macromolecule contains phosphate?

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Nucleic Acid

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How do the nitrogenous bases differ between DNA and RNA?

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DNA contains thymine, while RNA contains uracil.

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What are the four main types of macromolecules?

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Carbohydrates, Proteins, Lipids, Nucleic Acids.

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What is the primary function of nucleic acids?

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To store and transmit genetic information.

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What is a peptide bond?

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A covalent bond formed between two amino acids.

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What is the structure of DNA?

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A double helix composed of two strands of nucleotides.

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What is the role of enzymes in biological reactions?

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To act as catalysts that speed up chemical reactions.