AP Biology Flashcard Final Practice

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What is the main difference between cellulose and starch?

Back

The type of monomer of which they are made.

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What level of protein structure involves interactions between the side chains of amino acids?

Back

Tertiary

Front

Which structural component change will alter the function of each amino acid?

Back

R group

Front

What happens to egg proteins when they dry and then are soaked in water?

Back

The egg proteins denatured as they dried, however adding water was able to reverse this process.

Front

What do organic molecules contain at a minimum?

Back

Carbon and hydrogen.

Front

Define polysaccharides and give examples.

Back

Polysaccharides are long chains of monosaccharides. Examples include starch, cellulose, and glycogen.

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What is the primary function of cellulose in plants?

Back

Cellulose provides structural support to plant cell walls.

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What is the significance of the R group in amino acids?

Back

The R group determines the properties and functions of the amino acid.

Front

Explain denaturation in proteins.

Back

Denaturation is the process where proteins lose their structure due to external stress, affecting their function.

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What are the four levels of protein structure?

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Primary, Secondary, Tertiary, and Quaternary.