Proteins & Nucleic Acid

What is the monomer of proteins?

• monosaccharides
• amino acids
• phospholipids
• nucleotide

Larger polymers are formed when monomers are joined together by a _______ reaction.

• dehydration synthesis
• digestion
• hydrolysis
• redox

Which of the macromolecules contain nitrogen?

• proteins only
• nucleic acids only
• proteins and lipids
• nucleic acids and proteins

Identify the macromolecule in the image below.

• carbohydrate
• nucleic acid
• protein
• lipid

How are the subunits of proteins linked together?

• ionic bonds
• amino acids
• monomers
• peptide bonds

The image depicts which level of structure in proteins?

• primary
• secondary
• tertiary
• quaternary

The process by which protein conformation is lost or broken down is

• dehydration synthesis

• translation

• denaturation

• hydrolysis

Which two functional groups are always found in amino acids?

• amine and sulfhydryl

• hydroxyl and carboxyl

• carboxyl and amine

• phosphate group and nitrogenous base

The tremendous variation and unique properties of proteins are most likely a result of

• interactions between R groups of the amino acids

• hydrogen bonds lining amino acids

• the sequence of amino acids in the primary structure of the protein

• peptide bonds lining amino and carboxyl groups

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

• Dehydration Synthesis

• Hydrolysis

• Pepysis

• Oxidation