Protein microteach

What is the monomer of a protein called?

• Dipeptide

• Peptide

• Polypeptide

• Amino acid

What are the main elements found in proteins?

• C, H, O and N

• C, H, O

• C,H, N

• C, H

Approximately how many amino acids are important for the human body?

• 20

• 5

• 9

• 6

What level of protein structure is an alpha helix or beta pleated sheet?

(a)  

What bond is formed between amino acids?

(a)  

​ Match the picture with the correct term

• Secondary

  protein structure

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• Quaternary

  protein structure

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• Tertiary

  protein structure

• 
• Primary

  protein structure

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• Amino acid

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Which type of bond is primarily responsible for the secondary structure of proteins?

• Hydrogen bond

• Ionic bond

• Covalent bond

• Disulfide bond

Which of the following is a characteristic of the tertiary structure of proteins?

• Alpha helices and beta sheets

• R-group interactions form between different parts of one polypeptide chain

• Sequence of amino acids

• Multiple polypeptide chains

Two amino acids joined together is called a ?

(a)  

What level of protein structure is described as: a chain of amino acids joined together by peptide bonds.

(a)