Biology Quiz on Proteins and Genetics

What is the monomer of proteins?

What are the two main functional groups found in amino acids?

• Amino Group (NH2)

• Carboxyl Group (COOH)

What bond forms between amino acids?

What is formed when two amino acids are joined by a peptide bond?

What reagent is used to test for proteins?

What color does Biuret reagent turn in the presence of protein?

What does Benedict’s reagent test for?

What color does Benedict’s reagent turn when reducing sugars are present?

What does the Biuret reagent measure?

What type of reaction occurs in the Biuret test?