Proteins: Structure, Properties, and Metabolism - Online Learning Quizzes

Question 1

Which of the following is NOT a secondary protein structure?

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Quaternary

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Alpha-helix

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Beta-sheet

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Turns

Question 2

Which of the following is NOT a primary function of proteins?

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Energy storage

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Enzymatic catalysis

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Hormonal regulation

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Structural support

Question 3

Proteins, unlike carbohydrates and lipids, do not contain which element?

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Sulfur

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Carbon

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Hydrogen

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Oxygen

Question 4

Which type of bond forms the backbone of a polypeptide chain?

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Peptide bond

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Ionic bond

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Hydrogen bond

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Disulfide bond

Question 5

Which of the following amino acids has a positively charged side chain at physiological pH?

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Lysine

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Alanine

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Aspartic acid

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Serine

Question 6

Which class of enzymes specifically catalyzes the hydrolysis of peptide bonds?

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Proteases

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Lipases

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Amylases

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Nucleases

Question 7

Keratin, a protein found in hair and skin, is an example of which type of protein based on its structure?

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Fibrous protein

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Globular protein

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Integral membrane protein

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Peripheral membrane protein

Question 8

Gel electrophoresis is a technique commonly used to separate proteins based on which property?

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Molecular weight

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Charge

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Solubility

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Hydrophobicity

Question 9

How do changes in the amino acid sequence of a protein impact its function?

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Alterations can disrupt the protein's structure, affecting its ability to bind molecules.

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Alterations can change the protein's stability, affecting its resistance to breakdown.

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Alterations can affect the protein's solubility, influencing its location within the cell.

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Alterations always result in a loss of protein function.

Question 10

Which of the following is NOT a post-translational modification of proteins?

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Denaturation

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Phosphorylation

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Glycosylation

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Ubiquitination

Question 11

The amino acid sequence of a protein is known as its:

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Primary structure

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Secondary structure

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Tertiary structure

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Quaternary structure

Question 12

Which type of bond is responsible for maintaining the alpha-helix and beta-sheet conformations in proteins?

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Hydrogen bonds

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Ionic bonds

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Disulfide bonds

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Covalent bonds

Question 13

The functional properties of proteins are primarily determined by their:

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Tertiary structure

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Primary structure

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Secondary structure

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Quaternary structure

Question 14

The building blocks of proteins are:

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Amino acids

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Nucleotides

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Fatty acids

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Sugars

Question 15

The active site of an enzyme is:

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A specific region where the target molecule (substrate) binds

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A non-specific region where target molecules bind

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The entire surface of the enzyme

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The region where the enzyme is synthesized

Question 16

Which of the following describes the primary structure of proteins?

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A linear sequence of amino acids linked by peptide bonds

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A helical or pleated arrangement of amino acids

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A complex three-dimensional folding of a polypeptide chain

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Multiple polypeptide chains arranged in a specific way

Question 17

What is the primary function of disulfide bonds in protein structure?

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To stabilize the tertiary structure by connecting distant parts of the polypeptide chain

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To maintain the secondary structure by forming hydrogen bonds

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To create hydrophobic interactions within the protein core

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To allow for conformational changes by breaking and reforming

Question 18

What is the primary role of chaperone proteins?

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To assist in the proper folding of proteins and prevent misfolding

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To transport proteins across cell membranes

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To break down damaged proteins

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To regulate protein activity

Question 19

Which technique is commonly used to determine the amino acid sequence of a protein?

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Edman degradation

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X-ray crystallography

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Mass spectrometry

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Nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) spectroscopy

Question 20

What is the primary function of membrane proteins in cells?

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To transport molecules across the cell membrane

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To provide structural support

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To generate ATP

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To regulate gene expression

Question 21

Which level of protein structure involves interactions between amino acid side chains?

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Tertiary

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Primary

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Secondary

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Quaternary

Question 22

What type of bond links amino acids together in a polypeptide chain?

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Peptide bond

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Hydrogen bond

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Ionic bond

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Covalent bond

Question 23

What is the term for the specific sequence of amino acids in a protein?

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Primary structure

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Secondary structure

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Tertiary structure

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Quaternary structure

Question 24

What is the major force responsible for the α-helix secondary structure?

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Hydrogen bonds

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Hydrophobic interactions

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Ionic bonds

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Van der Waals forces

Question 25

What is the term for the process by which proteins unfold and lose their biological activity?

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Denaturation

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Aggregation

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Precipitation

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Hydrolysis

Question 26

Which of the following enzymes is responsible for synthesizing proteins?

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Ribosome

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RNA polymerase

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DNA polymerase

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Protease

Question 27

Which of the following accurately describes the peptide bond?

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A covalent bond formed between the carboxyl group of one amino acid and the amino group of another

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A covalent bond formed between amino acid side chains

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A non-covalent bond formed between amino acid R groups

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A hydrogen bond between the alpha carbon of one amino acid and the carbonyl oxygen of another

Question 28

Which of the following amino acids is classified as hydrophobic?

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Tryptophan

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Aspartic acid

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Glycine

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Lysine

Question 29

What is the primary function of chaperone proteins in cells?

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To assist in the folding and unfolding of proteins

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To degrade misfolded or damaged proteins

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To specifically target proteins for translation

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To regulate protein-protein interactions

Question 30

Which of the following proteins is an example of an allosteric protein?

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Hemoglobin

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Insulin

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Myosin

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Collagen

Question 31

What is the primary structure of a protein?

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The linear sequence of amino acids linked by peptide bonds

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The three-dimensional arrangement of the protein molecule

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The interactions between different regions of the protein

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The number and types of chemical groups present in the protein

Question 32

Which of the following is not a known function of proteins?

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Storing genetic information

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Catalyzing chemical reactions

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Transporting molecules

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Controlling gene expression

Question 33

What is the term used to describe the process by which proteins are broken down into amino acids?

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Proteolysis

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Proteomics

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Protein synthesis

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Protein folding

Question 34

Which protein purification technique is used to separate proteins based on their size?

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Gel electrophoresis

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Precipitation

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Chromatography

Question 35

Identify the essential amino acid for humans:

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Lysine

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Alanine

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Glycine

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Serine

Question 36

Describe the primary structure of a protein:

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Sequence of amino acids linked by peptide bonds

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Spatial arrangement of amino acids in three dimensions

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Chemical bonding pattern between amino acids

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Overall three-dimensional shape of the protein

Question 37

Which force is not involved in stabilizing protein structure?

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Covalent bonding

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Hydrogen bonding

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Ionic bonding

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Van der Waals forces

Question 38

Specify the primary function of hemoglobin:

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Transporting oxygen

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Catalyzing biochemical reactions

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Providing structural support to cells

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Regulating the expression of genes

Question 39

Identify the enzyme responsible for breaking down proteins:

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Pepsin

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Amylase

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Lipase

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Nucleases

Question 40

Explain the significance of protein denaturation:

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Loss of protein function and structural integrity

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Increased resistance of proteins to enzymatic breakdown

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Enhanced protein solubility in various solvents

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Promotion of proper protein folding and stability

Question 41

Which type of interaction is not involved in protein-protein interactions?

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Covalent bonding

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Hydrophobic interactions

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Ionic interactions

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Hydrogen bonding

Question 42

The covalent bond that links adjacent amino acids in a polypeptide chain is called a:

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Peptide bond

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Glycosidic bond

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Phosphodiester bond

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Ether bond

Question 43

Which of the following amino acids is unique in having a nonpolar side chain?

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Methionine

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Glutamic acid

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Asparagine

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Serine

Question 44

The cellular process responsible for protein synthesis is:

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Translation

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Splicing

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Replication

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Transcription

Question 45

Which of the following is an example of a fibrous protein?

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Collagen

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Myoglobin

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Albumin

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Hemoglobin

Question 46

The primary function of enzymes in biochemical reactions is to:

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Lower the activation energy

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Raise the reaction temperature

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Increase the number of reactants

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Provide energy for the reaction

Question 47

Which of the following is a globular protein?

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Insulin

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Collagen

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Keratin

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Myosin

Question 48

The breakdown of proteins into their constituent amino acids is referred to as:

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Proteolysis

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Glycolysis

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Gluconeogenesis

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Lipolysis

Question 49

Which of the following is an example of an essential amino acid?

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Lysine

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Alanine

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Asparagine

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Glutamate

Question 50

Which of the following interactions contribute to the stability of a protein's three-dimensional structure?

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Hydrogen bonds, hydrophobic interactions, and van der Waals forces

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Ionic bonds only

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Covalent bonds only