AP Biology Unit 1 - Chemistry of Life Review

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Which elements are found in carbohydrates?

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Carbohydrates are composed of Carbon (C), Hydrogen (H), and Oxygen (O).

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Which elements are found in proteins?

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Proteins are made up of Carbon (C), Hydrogen (H), Oxygen (O), and Nitrogen (N).

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What type of bond binds adenine and thymine together in a DNA molecule?

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Adenine and thymine are bound together by hydrogen bonds.

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Which elements are found in lipids?

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Lipids consist of Carbon (C), Hydrogen (H), and Oxygen (O).

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How do plants obtain the carbon needed to produce proteins?

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Plants obtain carbon from the atmosphere.

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What is the primary function of carbohydrates in living organisms?

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Carbohydrates serve as a primary source of energy and are involved in structural functions.

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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 role of nucleotides in DNA?

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Nucleotides are the basic units of DNA, consisting of a sugar, a phosphate group, and a nitrogenous base.

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What type of bond forms between amino acids in a protein?

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Peptide bonds form between amino acids in a protein.

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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.