AP Biology Unit 1

Front

Which macromolecule provides a quick burst of energy?

Back

Carbohydrates

Front

What is the attraction of the hydrogen from one molecule to the oxygen of a different molecule called?

Back

Hydrogen bonding

Front

What is organic chemistry primarily concerned with?

Back

Carbon compounds.

Front

What is the basic building block of proteins?

Back

Amino Acid

Front

What is the process called that assembles polymers?

Back

Dehydration reactions.

Front

What is the process that breaks down polymers?

Back

Hydrolysis.

Front

What are the four major types of macromolecules?

Back

Carbohydrates, Lipids, Proteins, Nucleic Acids.

Front

What is the primary function of lipids in biological systems?

Back

Energy storage and membrane structure.

Front

What is a polysaccharide?

Back

A carbohydrate polymer made of many monosaccharides.

Front

What is the role of enzymes in biological reactions?

Back

To speed up chemical reactions by lowering activation energy.