AP Biology: Unit 1 Review (CED)

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What is hydrolysis?

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The process of breaking a bond within a polymer using water.

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Which macromolecule(s) contain nitrogen?

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Nucleic Acids & Proteins.

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Which macromolecule(s) contain sulfur?

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Proteins.

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What is the primary structure of a protein?

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The sequence of amino acids linked by peptide bonds.

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What is dehydration synthesis?

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The process of forming a bond between monomers with the removal of a water molecule.

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What are the four main types of macromolecules?

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Carbohydrates, Proteins, Nucleic Acids, and Lipids.

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What is the function of carbohydrates?

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To provide energy and structural support.

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What are the building blocks of proteins?

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Amino acids.

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What is the role of nucleic acids?

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To store and transmit genetic information.

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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.