Applied Proteins

What reaction will bond amino acids together to make a protein?

• Dehydration synthesis

• Hydrolysis

• pHolysis

• Rehydration synthesis

Enzymes are made of what organic molecule?

• Proteins

• Lipids

• Carbohydrates

• Nucleic acids

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What is a protein: 

• A polymer composed of many sugars.
• A polymer composed of many amino acids. 
• A polymer composed of fatty acids. 
• A polymer composed of nucleotides. 

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What is an example of a protein?

• Strawberries
• Bread
• Pasta
• Steak

What is the monomer of proteins?

• amino acids
• polypeptides
• nucleotides
• monosaccharides

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What kind of bond holds together the amino acids in a protein?

• covalent bond

• ionic bond

• peptide bond

• polar bond

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What part of the amino acid molecule is different for each of the twenty amino acids?

• R group

• P group

• H group

• C group

Another name for a protein is ___.

• amino group

• polypeptide

• monosaccharide

• monoglyceride

Which below is NOT a function of a protein?

• Transport materials through the body

• Speed up chemical reactions/enzymes

• Store energy for the long term

• Make up bone, muscle and skin

How would you describe the structure of a protein?

• A long, folded chain of amino acids

• A ring

• A glycerol head and fatty acid tails

• a double helix

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