AP Bio Insta-Review Topic 1.5: Structure & Function of Macromol

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What pairs with adenine in DNA?

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Thymine

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What is at the 5' end of a nucleic acid?

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Phosphate

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What is at the 3' end of a nucleic acid?

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Hydroxyl

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What is the direction of DNA synthesis?

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5' to 3’

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How many hydrogen bonds are between A & T?

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2

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What are the four main types of macromolecules?

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Carbohydrates, Lipids, Proteins, Nucleic Acids

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What is the primary function of carbohydrates?

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To provide energy and structural support.

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What is the building block of proteins?

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Amino acids

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What is the role of enzymes in biological reactions?

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To act as catalysts that speed up reactions.

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What is the structure of a nucleotide?

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A nucleotide consists of a phosphate group, a sugar, and a nitrogenous base.