AP BIO Proteins

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What reaction forms larger polymers from monomers?

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Dehydration synthesis.

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What is the monomer of proteins?

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Amino acids.

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If cells are grown in a medium containing radioactive 15N, which molecules will be labeled?

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Both proteins and nucleic acids.

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How many water molecules are produced when connecting 20 amino acids?

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19.

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Which two functional groups are always found in amino acids?

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Carboxyl and amine.

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What is the primary structure of a protein?

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The sequence of amino acids in a polypeptide chain.

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What type of bond links amino acids together?

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Peptide bond.

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What is the role of enzymes in biological systems?

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Enzymes act as catalysts to speed up chemical reactions.

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What is denaturation in proteins?

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Denaturation is the process where proteins lose their structure and function due to external stress or conditions.

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What are the four levels of protein structure?

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Primary, secondary, tertiary, and quaternary.