Unit 1 AP Biology Insta-Review (Chemistry of Life)

Front

What property of water allows lake life to survive winter?

Back

Less dense as solid

Front

What type of bond is found in water molecules?

Back

Covalent

Front

What interactions are involved in the tertiary structure of proteins?

Back

R group interactions

Front

Which macromolecule has a 1:2:1 ratio of Carbon, Hydrogen, and Oxygen?

Back

Carbohydrates

Front

What level of protein structure is characterized by hydrogen bonds between the backbone?

Back

Secondary

Front

What is the primary function of carbohydrates in living organisms?

Back

To provide energy and structural support.

Front

What is the role of hydrogen bonds in water?

Back

They contribute to water's high specific heat and surface tension.

Front

What are the four main types of macromolecules?

Back

Carbohydrates, Lipids, Proteins, Nucleic Acids.

Front

What is the basic building block of proteins?

Back

Amino acids.

Front

What is the difference between saturated and unsaturated fats?

Back

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