Biology 9A Term 2

What are the building blocks of proteins?

Which level of the protein structure is formed by alpha helices and beta sheets?

a. primary

b. secondary

c. tertiary

d. quaternary

Which level of the protein structure is formed by the sequence of amino acids?

a. primary

b. secondary

c. tertiary

d. quaternary

What is the name of the bond that joins two amino acids together?

a. Ester bond

b. Glycosidic bond

c. Peptide bond

d. Nucleic bond

The process in which proteins lose their structure is called _____

Which of the following is not a protein function?

1. Cellular communication

2. Structural support

3. Store genetic information

4. Protect against diseases

_______ amino acids cannot be produced by the body and have to be acquired through food.

What may happen if an organism's proteins become denatured?

DNA & RNA are two types of:

a. amino acids

b. nucleic acids

c. fatty acids

What are the building blocks of nucleic acids?