AP Biology Unit 1 Review

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What are the monomers of lipids?

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Fatty Acids

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What are the monomers of proteins?

Back

Amino Acids

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What is the nature of the 'legs' of lipids? (Hydrophobic/Hydrophilic)

Back

Hydrophobic

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What type of fats are liquid at room temperature?

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Unsaturated Fats

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What structure do structural carbohydrates have? (Ring/Branched/Linear)

Back

Linear

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What is the primary function of lipids in biological systems?

Back

Energy storage, insulation, and making up cell membranes.

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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.

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What is the basic structure of an amino acid?

Back

An amino group, a carboxyl group, a hydrogen atom, and a variable R group.

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What role do enzymes play in biological reactions?

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Enzymes act as catalysts to speed up chemical reactions.

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What is the significance of the hydrophilic and hydrophobic regions in phospholipids?

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They allow phospholipids to form bilayers, which are essential for cell membrane structure.