Bio 101 Final Review: Molecules & Cells

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What are the primary functions of carbohydrates?

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Short-term energy storage and structural support.

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What do structures #5 and #6 in a cell primarily do?

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They are involved in making proteins.

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What is an example of hydrogen bonding in biological molecules?

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Bonds between nitrogen bases between two DNA strands.

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Carbohydrates are polymers of which monomer?

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Monosaccharides.

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Nucleic acids are polymers of which monomer?

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Nucleotides.

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What are lipids primarily used for in biological systems?

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Long-term energy storage and forming cell membranes.

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What is the basic unit of proteins?

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Amino acids.

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What is the role of enzymes in biological reactions?

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They act as catalysts to speed up reactions.

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What is the structure of DNA?

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A double helix formed by two strands of nucleotides.

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What is the function of ribosomes in a cell?

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They are the site of protein synthesis.