What is the primary structure of a protein?

• The sequence of amino acids in a polypeptide chain

• The folding of a polypeptide chain into an alpha-helix or beta-sheet

• The overall 3D shape of a protein

• The combination of two or more polypeptide chains

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

• Hydrogen bonds

• Disulfide bonds

• Peptide bonds

• Ionic bonds

What is the secondary structure of proteins characterized by?

• The sequence of amino acids

• The folding or coiling of the polypeptide chain

• The overall 3D shape of a single polypeptide chain

• The arrangement of multiple polypeptide chains

Which of the following is NOT a type of secondary protein structure?

• Alpha-helix

• Beta-pleated sheet

• Beta-turn

• Disulfide bridge

What type of interactions are primarily responsible for the formation of alpha-helices and beta-sheets in proteins?

• Peptide bonds

• Hydrogen bonds

• Hydrophobic interactions

• Van der Waals forces

The tertiary structure of a protein is determined by which of the following?

• The sequence of amino acids alone

• The secondary structure alone

• The interactions between amino acid side chains

• The number of polypeptide chains

Which of the following best describes the quaternary structure of a protein?

• The sequence of amino acids in a polypeptide chain

• The alpha-helices and beta-sheets present in a polypeptide chain

• The overall 3D shape of a single polypeptide chain

• The arrangement of multiple polypeptide chains in a protein

What is the role of disulfide bridges in protein structure?

• They form the primary structure of proteins

• They stabilize the secondary structure of proteins

• They help maintain the tertiary structure of proteins

• They are involved in the quaternary structure of proteins

Hydrophobic interactions in proteins are most important in stabilizing which level of protein structure?

• Primary

• Secondary

• Tertiary

• Quaternary

Which of the following is an example of a protein with quaternary structure?

• Myoglobin

• Insulin

• Hemoglobin

• Lysozyme