Proteins

Which describes the functions of proteins in living things?

• motion and support, transport, antibodies, enzymes

• stores and transmits genetic information

• stores energy and makes up cell membranes

• quick energy and forming cell structure

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What is the monomer of a protein?

• monosaccharide

• glycerol/fatty acid

• amino acid

• nucleotide

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How many different amino acids are there?

• 10

• 18

• 20

• Thousands

What is the name for a chain of amino acids?

• Polypeptide chain

• Triglycerides

• Polysaccharides

• Nucleotides

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Proteins are polymers of __________.

• amino acids

• fatty acids

• carboxylic acids

• nucleic acids

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All proteins

• have a unique structure that determines their unique function.

• are exactly the same in function but different in structure.

• are exactly the same in structure but different in function.

• are enzymes.

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The order of amino acids determines the ______ and ultimately the function of a protein.

• shape

• color

• flavor

• texture

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This is one job proteins do NOT have in the body

• storing genetic information
• structure
• speeding up chemical reactions

• transporting things through cell membranes

Which of the following protein dimensions shows you the 3D structure of the protein?

• Primary

• Secondary

• Tertiary

• Quaternary

What are nucleic acids made of?

• amino acids

• nucelotides

• sugars

• triglycerides