12/17/24 Biotech I Flashcard

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The folding of proteins is entirely random.

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False

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What is the structure that contains the genetic material of a cell?

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The nucleus

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What is protein folding?

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The process by which a protein assumes its functional shape or conformation.

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What type of culture contains only one type of microorganism?

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Pure culture

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What is the primary role of PCR (Polymerase Chain Reaction)?

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Amplify (make copies) of DNA segments.

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What is a peptide bond?

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A covalent bond formed between two amino acids during protein synthesis.

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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 local folded structures that form within a polypeptide due to hydrogen bonding, such as 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, determined by interactions among various side chains.

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What is the quaternary structure of a protein?

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The arrangement of two or more polypeptide chains into a functional protein.