BIO 105 EXAM 2 CORE DNA REPLICATION, MITOSIS, AND MEIOSIS REVIEW 2026

BIO 105 EXAM 2 CORE DNA REPLICATION,
MITOSIS, AND MEIOSIS REVIEW 2026


◉ Identify the common functional groups.
Answer: Proteins, lipids, carbohydrates, nucleic acids


◉ Dehydration synthesis.
Answer: build molecules up/build energy


◉ Hydrolysis.
Answer: break molecules down/release energy


◉ Hydrophobicity.
Answer: ability of a substance to repel water


◉ Hydrophilic.
Answer: ability of a substance to mix with water


◉ Elements of Macromolecules.
Answer: Lipid - C,H,O
Protein - C,H,O,N

, Carbohydrates - C,H,O
Nucleic Acid - C,H,O,N,P


◉ Monomers of Macromolecules.
Answer: Lipid - glycerol and fatty acids
Protein - amino acids
Carbohydrates - monosaccharides
Nucleic Acid - nucleotides


◉ Structure of Macromolecules.
Answer: Lipid - amphipathic
Protein - R-group
Carbohydrates - C6,H12,O6
Nucleic Acid - phosphate sugar--n base


◉ Amphipathic.
Answer: molecules having hydrophillic and hydrophoic parts


◉ Function of Macromolecules.
Answer: Lipid - storage and structure
Protein - lots throughout the body
Carbohydrates -