AP Biology Unit 1 Review: Chemistry of Life Flashcardizz

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What part of a phospholipid is hydrophilic?

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The head of the phospholipid is hydrophilic.

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What are enzymes and hormones examples of?

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Both enzymes and hormones are examples of proteins.

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What are polysaccharides?

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Polysaccharides are large molecules made up of many monosaccharides linked together.

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What forms peptide bonds?

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Peptide bonds are formed when amino acids link together to form a polymer.

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What is a polymer?

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A polymer is a large molecule made up of many similar or identical subunits.

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What is the function of enzymes in biological systems?

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

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What are the building blocks of proteins?

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The building blocks of proteins are amino acids.

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What is the difference between monosaccharides, disaccharides, and polysaccharides?

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Monosaccharides are single sugar units, disaccharides are two sugar units, and polysaccharides are long chains of sugar units.

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What role do lipids play in cells?

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Lipids serve as structural components of cell membranes and as energy storage molecules.

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What is the primary function of nucleic acids?

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Nucleic acids, such as DNA and RNA, store and transmit genetic information.