Proteins: Structure, Function, and Metabolism - Biochemistry Quiz

Question 1

Identify the amino acid with a hydrophobic side chain:

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Leucine

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Serine

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Glutamic acid

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Asparagine

Question 2

Which of the following is the basic structural unit of proteins?

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Amino acids

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Polysaccharides

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Fatty acids

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Nucleotides

Question 3

What type of chemical bond connects amino acids in a polypeptide chain?

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Covalent bond

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Hydrogen bond

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Ionic bond

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Van der Waals force

Question 4

Which biological process is responsible for protein synthesis in cells?

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Transcription and translation

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Transcription

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Translation

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Replication

Question 5

What term describes the dynamic changes in protein structure that occur in response to changes in the surrounding environment?

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Protein conformational change

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Protein denaturation

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Protein folding

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Protein degradation

Question 6

Which type of amino acid possesses a positively charged side chain at physiological pH?

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Lysine

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Glutamic acid

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Aspartic acid

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Alanine

Question 7

Which technique is commonly used to separate proteins based on their size and charge?

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Gel electrophoresis

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Chromatography

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Spectrophotometry

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Radioimmunoassay

Question 8

What is the name of the process by which proteins are broken down into their individual amino acids?

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Proteolysis

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Glycolysis

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Lipolysis

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Gluconeogenesis

Question 9

How do protein-protein interactions contribute to biological functions?

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Facilitate cellular processes by forming protein complexes

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Enable proteins to operate individually

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Prevent protein clumping when isolated

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Increase protein stability when alone

Question 10

Which of the following functional groups is NOT commonly found in amino acid side chains?

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Ester

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Hydroxyl

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Carboxyl

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Thiol

Question 11

What is the level of protein structure that refers to the sequence of amino acids linked by peptide bonds?

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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 protein folding involves the formation of beta-sheets and alpha-helices?

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Secondary folding

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Primary folding

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Tertiary folding

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Quaternary folding

Question 13

What is the primary function of chaperone proteins?

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Assisting in protein folding and preventing misfolding

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Catalyzing protein reactions

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Degrading damaged proteins

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Transporting proteins across membranes

Question 14

Which technique involves the sequential removal and identification of amino acids from the N-terminus of a protein?

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Edman degradation

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X-ray crystallography

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Nuclear magnetic resonance spectroscopy

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Mass spectrometry

Question 15

What is the collective term for the various chemical modifications that can occur to proteins after translation?

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Post-translational modifications

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Protein regulation

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Protein maturation

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Protein degradation

Question 16

Which type of protein has a structural role in muscle contraction?

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Fibrous protein

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Globular protein

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Membrane protein

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Storage protein

Question 17

Which cellular process is primarily responsible for breaking down proteins?

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Proteolysis

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Glycolysis

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Photosynthesis

Question 18

Which of the following is NOT a functional group found in amino acid side chains?

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Ether

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Hydroxyl

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Carboxyl

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Thiol

Question 19

The primary structure of a protein refers to:

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The linear sequence of amino acids

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The folding of the protein into a specific shape

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The assembly of multiple protein subunits

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The three-dimensional arrangement of amino acids

Question 20

Chaperone proteins assist in protein folding by:

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Preventing misfolding and aggregation

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Stabilizing the folded protein conformation

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Breaking down misfolded proteins

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Catalyzing the folding process

Question 21

The Michaelis constant (Km) of an enzyme represents:

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The substrate concentration at which the enzyme is half-saturated

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The maximum velocity of the enzyme-catalyzed reaction

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The rate constant of the enzyme-catalyzed reaction

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The equilibrium constant of the enzyme-substrate complex

Question 22

Which statement about proteins is incorrect?

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They are synthesized from carbohydrates

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They are essential for life

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They can perform diverse functions

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They are composed of amino acids

Question 23

Which amino acid has a sulfur-containing group in its side chain?

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Methionine

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Alanine

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Glycine

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Serine

Question 24

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

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Peptide bond

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Covalent bond

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Hydrogen bond

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Ionic bond

Question 25

The primary structure of a protein refers to:

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Linear sequence of amino acids

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Three-dimensional shape

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Chemical composition

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Folding pattern

Question 26

Which factor contributes significantly to protein folding?

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Hydrophobic interactions

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pH exclusively

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Ionic strength exclusively

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Temperature exclusively

Question 27

Which process involves the chemical modification of a protein after translation?

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Post-translational modification

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Translation

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Replication

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Transcription

Question 28

What is the function of hemoglobin?

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Oxygen transport

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Immune response

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Cell division

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Hormone synthesis

Question 29

Which of the following techniques is used to separate proteins based on their size?

Accepted Answer

Gel electrophoresis

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Spectrophotometry

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Chromatography

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Immunoassay

Question 30

What is the importance of proteins in enzyme function?

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Provide catalytic activity

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Store genetic information

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Regulate gene expression

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Transport molecules