AP Biology Unit 1

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What is organic chemistry primarily concerned with?

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The study of carbon compounds.

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What are the three elements that make up most of all four types of macromolecules?

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Carbon, Hydrogen, & Oxygen.

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What is the basic building block of proteins?

Back

Amino Acid.

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What type of fatty acid tail is characterized by one or more double bonds?

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Unsaturated fatty acid tail.

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Which macromolecule is primarily responsible for providing a quick burst of energy?

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Carbohydrates.

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What are the four major types of macromolecules?

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Carbohydrates, Lipids, Proteins, Nucleic Acids.

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What is the primary function of nucleic acids?

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To store and transmit genetic information.

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What is a polymer?

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A large molecule made up of repeating subunits called monomers.

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What is the role of enzymes in biological systems?

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To act as catalysts that speed up chemical reactions.

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What is the difference between saturated and unsaturated fats?

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Saturated fats have no double bonds between carbon atoms, while unsaturated fats have one or more double bonds.