BIO - Midterm Review

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What type of bonds connect adenine to thymine?

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Hydrogen bonds.

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What is a nucleotide?

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A nucleotide is the basic building block of nucleic acids, consisting of a phosphate group, a sugar, and a nitrogenous base.

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What is a monomer?

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A monomer is a building block for polymers.

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What are all living things made of?

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Atoms.

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What is deoxyribose sugar?

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Deoxyribose sugar is a five-carbon sugar that is a component of DNA.

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What are the four main types of macromolecules?

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Carbohydrates, lipids, proteins, and nucleic acids.

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What is the function of enzymes?

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Enzymes act as catalysts to speed up chemical reactions in biological processes.

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What is the role of DNA?

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DNA stores and transmits genetic information.

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What is a polymer?

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A polymer is a large molecule made up of repeating subunits called monomers.

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What is the structure of a nucleotide?

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A nucleotide consists of a phosphate group, a sugar (deoxyribose in DNA), and a nitrogenous base (adenine, thymine, cytosine, or guanine).