Proteins

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What is the name of the reaction that forms a bond between two amino acids?

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Dehydration Synthesis

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How many different amino acids are there?

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20

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What determines the unique function of proteins?

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Their unique structure.

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What elements are proteins made of?

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CHON (Carbon, Hydrogen, Oxygen, Nitrogen)

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What is a protein?

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A polymer composed of many amino acids.

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What type of bond connects amino acids in a protein?

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Peptide bond.

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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 is the secondary structure of a protein?

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The folding or coiling of the polypeptide chain into structures like alpha helices and beta sheets.

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What is the tertiary structure of a protein?

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The overall three-dimensional shape of a polypeptide.

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What is the quaternary structure of a protein?

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The arrangement of multiple polypeptide chains into a single functional protein.