Review Notebook: Unit 1 CED Flashcardizz (MCQ Only)

Front

What is the bond between amino acids called?

Back

Peptide bond

Front

What pairs with adenine in DNA?

Back

Thymine

Front

If R group is polar, how does the section fold? Why?

Back

Folds out because hydrophilic

Front

What property of water is used by organisms during sweating?

Back

Evaporative Cooling

Front

How does the pentose sugar differ between DNA and RNA?

Back

DNA= deoxyribose, RNA= ribose

Front

What is the primary function of proteins in the body?

Back

To serve as building blocks for tissues and enzymes.

Front

What are the four main types of macromolecules?

Back

Carbohydrates, Lipids, Proteins, Nucleic Acids.

Front

What is the role of enzymes in biochemical reactions?

Back

To act as catalysts that speed up reactions.

Front

What is the structure of DNA?

Back

A double helix composed of nucleotides.

Front

What is the difference between saturated and unsaturated fats?

Back

Saturated fats have no double bonds; unsaturated fats have one or more double bonds.