Chapter 2 & 3 Notebook Questions

AP Biology
Week 2: Chapter 2 & 3 Notebook Questions
Quiz: August 28th - 2 questions - 1 from Ch. 2 and 1 from Ch. 3

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Chapter 2 Notebook Questions

1. How are protons, electrons, and neutrons arranged into atoms and ions.
2. What are the properties of isotopes and how can these properties be useful to researchers.
3. Explain how the distribution of electrons in an atom or ion determines the number and kinds of chemical bonds that can be formed.
4. Know the various types of chemical bonds, the circumstances under which each forms, and the relative strengths of each type.
5. What are some common substances that dissolve in water.
6. Discuss the unique properties of water that make it vital to living organisms.
7. What is the relationship between acids, bases, and salts. Compare and contrast their properties.

Chapter 3:

1. How can small organic molecules be assembled into large macromolecules by condensation? Describe how large macromolecules can be broken into subunits by hydrolysis.
2. Name five functional groups and describe how they can change the property of a molecule when attached to it.
3. Describe the general structure of a monosaccharide, a fatty acid, an amino acid, and a nucleotide.
4. Describe the monosaccharides – give an example of three and how cells use these molecules.
5. What is an oligosaccharide and what is their function?
6. What is a disaccharide (describe its structure) and give 2 examples of this molecule and describe how they are used in the body.
7. Describe the structure of a polysaccharide and name and describe four types found in cells and give their function.
8. Describe the structure of the lipid and describe the difference between saturated and unsaturated fatty acids. Describe three important lipids used in cells and describe their function.
9. Describe the structure and function of proteins. Describe the difference in structure between the primary, secondary, tertiary, and quaternary structure.
10. Explain why protein structure is so important. Describe how sickle cell anemia occurs.
11. What is the difference between DNA and RNA?