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

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What is the bond between amino acids called?

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Peptide bond

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Where are new bonds formed in a growing polypeptide?

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Carboxyl group

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How many hydrogen bonds are between C & G?

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3

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What level of protein structure is described as peptide bonds between amino acids?

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Primary

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The tertiary structure involves interactions of the:

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R group

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What is the primary function of proteins in biological systems?

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To perform a variety of functions including catalyzing reactions, providing structure, and regulating processes.

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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 basic building block of proteins?

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Amino acids

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What type of bond forms between the carboxyl group of one amino acid and the amine group of another?

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Peptide bond

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What is the secondary structure of proteins primarily stabilized by?

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Hydrogen bonds between the backbone atoms.