AP Biology Protein Structure and Function

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Peptide bond

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Bond that holds two amino acids together.

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How many different amino acids are there?

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20

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What is a protein?

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A polymer composed of many amino acids.

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The diagram shows the structure of an amino acid. Which type of molecule is formed from amino acids? Options: lipids, proteins, carbohydrates, nucleic acids

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proteins

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Can the structure of proteins be changed by environmental factors such as temperature or pH?

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True

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

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Dehydration Synthesis

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When a protein unfolds, it is

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Denatured

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Each amino acid is different from the other due to...

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The R group

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The polymer which folds into proteins

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Polypeptide

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The reaction used to digest and break the bond in red is:

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Hydrolysis