Proteins

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What is a protein?

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A polymer composed of many amino acids.

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How many different amino acids are there?

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20

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What is the job proteins do NOT have in the body?

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Storing genetic information.

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What is the name of the bond that joins two amino acids together?

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Peptide bond.

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What is the monomer of proteins?

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Amino acids.

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What are the building blocks of proteins?

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Amino acids.

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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 3D 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 multiple polypeptide chains into a single functional protein.