N6 Protein Basics

The bond that joins amino acids are called:

• Peptide Bonds
• Ester Bonds
• Glycosidic Linkages
• Phosphodiester Bonds

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If a methyl group (-CH₃), which does not like water, were at the 'R', the amino acid would likely be:

• Hydrophobic

• Hydrophilic

• Ionic

• Acidic

The diagram shows a bond forming between two amino acids. What is the name of this reaction?

• Condensation

• Hydrolysis

• Digestion

• Oxidation

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Amino acids all have the same general structure except for the:

• Amino Group
• Carboxyl Group
• 'R' Group
• Carbonyl Group

The reaction used to digest and break the bond in red is:

• Hydrolysis
• Dehydration Synthesis
• Oxidation
• Single Displacement

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The primary sequence of a protein refers to the:

• Order of amino acids
• α-Helix or β-Pleated Sheet
• Interaction of subunits
• Hydrogen Bonding

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The number of amino acids used to produce proteins for all living things is:

• 20
• ∞
• 15
• 42

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The structure of proteins can be changed by environmental factors such as temperature or pH.

• True
• False

The sequence of amino acids is determined by:

• Genes
• Hydrogen Bonds
• Like Dissolves Like
• pH

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What kinds of food can you get protein from in your diet?

• Eggs
• Meat and Fish
• Nuts and Legumes
• All of the above