AP®︎ Biology Unit 1: Notes & Study Guide
Prepare for your quiz, test, or the AP exam with a comprehensive review on Unit 1 of AP Biology – Chemistry of Life.
Unit 1: Chemistry of Life
The molecules that make life possible, from water's properties to the structure of proteins, lipids, carbohydrates, and nucleic acids.
Begin with Topic 1.1: Structure of Water and Hy...To review Unit 1, go through each of the 7 topics below.
Everything you actually need to know for your Unit 1 test, pulled directly from the AP® Biology curriculum.
Structure of Water and Hydrogen Bonding
Structure of Water and Hydrogen Bonding
- What Makes Water Polar
- Hydrogen Bonding Between Water Molecules
- Properties That Result from Hydrogen Bonding
Elements of Life
Elements of Life
- The Chemical Building Blocks of Life
- The Six Essential Elements CHNOPS
- How CHNOPS Build the Four Macromolecules
Introduction to Macromolecules
Introduction to Macromolecules
- Monomers, Polymers, and Macromolecules
- Covalent Bonds and Molecular Interactions
- Dehydration Synthesis Builds Polymers
Carbohydrates
Carbohydrates
- What Carbohydrates Are
- Monosaccharides and How They Form Polymers
- Major Polysaccharides and Their Functions
Lipids
Lipids
- What Lipids Are
- Fatty Acids and How Their Structure Affects Properties
- Major Types of Lipids and Their Functions
Nucleic Acids
Nucleic Acids
- What Nucleic Acids Are
- The Structure of a Nucleotide
- DNA and RNA Structure
Proteins
Proteins
- What Proteins Are
- Amino Acids and Their R Groups
- The Four Levels of Protein Structure
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