AP Biology Unit 1 Review

Front

What is the false statement regarding carbon?

Back

Carbon has the capacity to form polar covalent bonds with hydrogen.

Front

What type of bond is primarily responsible for the secondary structure of proteins?

Back

Hydrogen bonds.

Front

What are the bonds that join amino acids called?

Back

Peptide Bonds.

Front

If a substance consists of carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen, and is soluble in oil but not in water, what macromolecule is it likely to be?

Back

Lipid.

Front

What is the term for the ability of water molecules to stick to each other, creating surface tension?

Back

Cohesion.

Front

What type of bond involves the sharing of electron pairs between atoms?

Back

Covalent bond.

Front

What is the primary function of carbohydrates in living organisms?

Back

To provide energy.

Front

What are the building blocks of proteins?

Back

Amino acids.

Front

What type of macromolecule are enzymes classified as?

Back

Proteins.

Front

What is the process called by which water molecules are attracted to other substances?

Back

Adhesion.