AP BIO UNIT 1: BIOCHEMISTRY

Front

What holds the two strands of the DNA double helix together?

Back

Hydrogen bonds.

Front

What type of macromolecule is formed by a polymer of glucose molecules?

Back

Carbohydrate.

Front

What is organic chemistry primarily concerned with?

Back

The study of carbon compounds.

Front

What is the typical ratio of carbon to hydrogen to oxygen in carbohydrates?

Back

1:2:1.

Front

What effect does the presence of a hydroxyl functional group have on a compound's solubility?

Back

The compound will dissolve in water.

Front

What are the building blocks of proteins?

Back

Amino acids.

Front

What is the primary function of carbohydrates in living organisms?

Back

To provide energy.

Front

What type of bond forms between amino acids in a protein?

Back

Peptide bond.

Front

What is the role of enzymes in biochemical reactions?

Back

To act as catalysts that speed up reactions.

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.