Understanding Protein Functions and Properties

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What is the nutritional advantage of cooking an egg?

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It makes the protein easier to digest.

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Which protein-related substances determine skin, eye, and blood color?

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Pigments.

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Which of the following is NOT one of the seven key roles of proteins in the body?

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Cushioning vital organs.

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Proteins are mostly made of which four elements?

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Carbon, hydrogen, oxygen, and nitrogen.

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What determines the shape and ultimately the function of a protein?

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The order of 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 function of enzymes in the body?

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To catalyze biochemical reactions.

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What role do antibodies play in the immune system?

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They help to identify and neutralize foreign objects like bacteria and viruses.

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What is the significance of protein structure?

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The structure determines the protein's function.

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What is denaturation in proteins?

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The process where proteins lose their structure due to external stress or conditions.