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

Question 1

Which level of protein structure is primarily stabilized by hydrogen bonding and disulfide bonds?

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Tertiary

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Primary

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Secondary

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Quaternary

Question 2

Which of the following is NOT a common type of secondary protein structure?

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Triple helix

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Alpha helix

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Beta sheet

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Random coil

Question 3

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

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Gel electrophoresis

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Chromatography

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Mass spectrometry

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Isoelectric focusing

Question 4

Which amino acid side chain property contributes to hydrophobic interactions in proteins?

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Hydrophobic

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Acidic

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Basic

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Polar

Question 5

Which type of bond is primarily responsible for maintaining the quaternary structure of proteins?

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Disulfide bond

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Covalent bond

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Hydrogen bond

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Ionic bond

Question 6

Which amino acid is classified as an essential amino acid for humans?

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Histidine

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Alanine

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Serine

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Asparagine

Question 7

Which protein is primarily responsible for transporting oxygen in red blood cells?

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Hemoglobin

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Myoglobin

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Globin

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Transferrin

Question 8

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of proteins?

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Soluble in organic solvents

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Polymers of amino acids joined by peptide bonds

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Contain a quaternary structure

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Can be denatured by heat and pH changes

Question 9

The sequence of amino acids in a protein is referred to 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 10

The α-helix is a common example of a:

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Secondary structure

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Primary structure

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Tertiary structure

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Quaternary structure

Question 11

The active site of an enzyme is typically located in its:

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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 12

The genetic code is composed of:

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Triplets of nucleotides called codons

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Doublets of nucleotides

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Quadruplets of nucleotides

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Quintuplets of nucleotides

Question 13

Which of the following is a globular protein?

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Myoglobin

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Collagen

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Keratin

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Fibrin

Question 14

The process by which proteins are synthesized in cells is called:

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Translation

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Transcription

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Replication

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Mutation

Question 15

How do proteins contribute to the immune response?

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Proteins participate in both innate and adaptive immune responses.

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Proteins solely trigger immune responses by acting as antigens.

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Proteins have no role in the immune response.

Question 16

which of the following advanced microscopy techniques is utilized for high-resolution imaging and analysis of proteins?

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Cryo-electron microscopy

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Native PAGE

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Western blotting

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Isoelectric focusing

Question 17

In the context of cellular signaling, which of the following best describes the critical role of protein-protein interactions?

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Protein-protein interactions facilitate the formation of signaling pathways.

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Protein-protein interactions enhance protein stability by maintaining their structural integrity.

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Protein-protein interactions directly regulate gene expression by modulating transcription factors.

Question 18

Which of the following amino acids is essential to the human body, meaning it cannot be synthesized internally and must be obtained from food?

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Methionine

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Glycine

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Alanine

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Glutamic acid

Question 19

What type of bond is formed between the amino group of one amino acid and the carboxylic acid group of another, resulting 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 20

Which level of protein structure refers to the folding of a polypeptide chain into a specific three-dimensional shape, often stabilized by interactions such as hydrogen bonding?

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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 21

What type of protein consists of multiple polypeptide chains held together by covalent bonds, forming a complex structure with specialized functions?

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Oligomeric protein

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Fibrous protein

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Globular protein

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Membrane protein

Question 22

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic property of enzymes, the biological catalysts that facilitate chemical reactions in living organisms?

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Low temperature stability, as they are easily denatured by heat

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High specificity, meaning they only interact with specific substrates

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Catalytic activity, enabling them to speed up reactions

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Solubility in water, allowing them to function in aqueous environments

Question 23

What type of mutation results in the substitution of one nucleotide for another, leading to a different amino acid being incorporated into a protein?

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Missense mutation

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Silent mutation

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Nonsense mutation

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Frameshift mutation

Question 24

Which of the following amino acid side chains has a positive charge at physiological pH, making it hydrophilic and often involved in protein-protein interactions?

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Lysine

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Aspartic acid

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Glutamic acid

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Serine

Question 25

What technique is commonly used to separate proteins based on their charge, allowing researchers to analyze protein mixtures and identify specific proteins of interest?

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Gel electrophoresis

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Chromatography

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Spectrophotometry

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Mass spectrometry

Question 26

Which of the following amino acids does NOT exhibit a nonpolar side chain, meaning it does not interact favorably with nonpolar solvents?

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Asparagine

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Leucine

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Tyrosine

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Glycine

Question 27

What type of chemical modification commonly alters protein function by adding a phosphate group to a specific amino acid residue, often regulating protein activity and affecting cellular processes?

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Phosphorylation

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Glycosylation

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Oxidation

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Nitration

Question 28

Which of the following is NOT a recognized level of protein structure?

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Quinary

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Primary

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Secondary

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Tertiary

Question 29

What type of bond forms between amino acids to create a polypeptide chain?

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Covalent bond

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Ionic bond

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Hydrogen bond

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Disulfide bond

Question 30

Among the following amino acids, which one possesses a sulfur atom in its side chain?

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Methionine

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Alanine

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Serine

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Tryptophan

Question 31

Which term describes the unique sequence of amino acids within 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 32

What is the primary function of chaperone proteins?

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Assisting in protein folding

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Degrading misfolded proteins

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Transporting proteins across membranes

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Catalyzing protein reactions

Question 33

Which of the following is an example of an enzyme?

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Amylase

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Insulin

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Hemoglobin

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Collagen

Question 34

In the context of proteins, what does the term 'denaturation' refer to?

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Loss of protein function due to structural disruption

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Increase in protein activity due to conformational changes

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Unfolding of protein structure due to changes in pH

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Aggregation of proteins due to high temperatures

Question 35

Which factor does NOT affect protein denaturation?

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Gravity

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Temperature

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pH

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Organic solvents

Question 36

Which of the following is **not** an essential amino acid for humans?

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Tyrosine

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Threonine

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Lysine

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Methionine

Question 37

Which level of protein structure involves the folding of the polypeptide chain into regular patterns, such as helices or sheets?

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Secondary

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Quaternary

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Tertiary

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Primary

Question 38

Which type of chemical bond forms the backbone of a protein by linking individual amino acids together?

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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 39

What type of interaction primarily stabilizes the tertiary structure of a protein?

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Hydrophobic interactions

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Disulfide bonds

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Ionic bonds

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Hydrogen bonds

Question 40

Which of the following amino acids has a hydrophilic side chain?

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Serine

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Leucine

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Glycine

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Proline

Question 41

What is the isoelectric point of a protein?

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The pH at which the net charge of the protein is zero

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The pH at which the net charge of the protein is positive

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The pH at which the protein is most soluble

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The pH at which the net charge of the protein is negative

Question 42

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

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Gel electrophoresis

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Spectrophotometry

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X-ray crystallography

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Chromatography

Question 43

What term describes the loss of a protein's native structure and function?

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Protein denaturation

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Protein degradation

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Protein synthesis

Question 44

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

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Collagen

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Hemoglobin

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Insulin

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Myoglobin

Question 45

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

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Methyl

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Carboxyl

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Amine

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Thiol

Question 46

What type of covalent bond forms between the amino and carboxyl groups of adjacent amino acids?

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Peptide bond

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Disulfide bond

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Hydrogen bond

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Glycosidic bond

Question 47

Rank the following levels of protein structure from least complex to most complex:

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Primary, secondary, tertiary, quaternary

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Quaternary, tertiary, secondary, primary

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Tertiary, secondary, quaternary, primary

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Secondary, tertiary, primary, quaternary

Question 48

Which of the following is a primary function of proteins?

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Catalysis of biochemical reactions

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Energy storage

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Pigmentation

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Insulation

Question 49

How do globular and fibrous proteins differ in their structural characteristics?

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Shape and solubility

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Molecular weight

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Amino acid composition

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Biological function

Question 50

Which of the following factors can disrupt protein structure and lead to denaturation?

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Extreme pH, high temperature, organic solvents

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Electrolytes, amino acids, detergents

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Enzymes, hormones, sugars

Question 51

What term describes the three-dimensional arrangement of the polypeptide chain in a protein?

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Conformation

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Orientation

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Arrangement

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Configuration

Question 52

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

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Stabilizing tertiary and quaternary structures

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Involved in enzyme catalysis

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Enhancing protein flexibility

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Affecting protein solubility