HOBC Protein Flashcard

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What is a function of a protein?

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Proteins can speed up chemical reactions.

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What reaction occurs to break a polypeptide down to its monomer?

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A hydrolysis reaction occurs.

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What is the monomer of a protein?

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The monomer of a protein is an amino acid.

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What type of reaction forms proteins?

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Proteins are formed by dehydration reactions.

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At which level does a protein become functional?

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A protein becomes functional at the tertiary level.

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What are proteins made of?

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Proteins are made of amino acids.

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What is the primary structure of a protein?

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The primary structure of a protein is the sequence of amino acids.

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What is the secondary structure of a protein?

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The secondary structure refers to the local folded structures that form within a protein due to hydrogen bonding.

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What is the tertiary structure of a protein?

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The tertiary structure is the overall three-dimensional shape of a protein.

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What is the quaternary structure of a protein?

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The quaternary structure is the arrangement of multiple polypeptide chains in a protein.