Protein Structure and Amino Acids Quiz

What are the four levels of protein structure?

• Primary, secondary, tertiary, quaternary

• Primary, secondary, tertiary, pentanary

• Alpha, beta, gamma, delta

• Linear, circular, spiral, helical

Which groups are part of the amino acid structure?

• Amino group, carboxyl group, alpha carbons, side chains

• Hydroxyl group, methyl group, beta carbons, side chains

• Phosphate group, sulfhydryl group, gamma carbons, side chains

• Carbonyl group, ethyl group, delta carbons, side chains

What types of side chains can amino acids have?

• Polar, non-polar, charged

• Neutral, acidic, basic

• Hydrophobic, hydrophilic, neutral

• Positive, negative, neutral

What are the chemical structures that form the basis of proteins?

• Carbohydrates and lipids

• Amino acids and peptide bonds

• Nucleic acids and sugars

• Fatty acids and glycerol

How many levels of protein structure are there?

• Two

• Three

• Four

• Five

Which environmental factors can alter protein structure?

• Light and sound

• Temperature and pH

• Pressure and humidity

• Wind and gravity

Which of the following is NOT a function of proteins?

• Defensive Function

• Transport Function

• Energy Storage Function

• Structural Function

What are amino acids the monomers of?

• Carbohydrates

• Lipids

• Polypeptides

• Nucleic acids

What determines the function of an amino acid?

• The amino group

• The carboxyl group

• The side chain (R group)

• The peptide bond

What type of reaction creates the polymers of proteins?

• Hydrolysis reaction

• Dehydration synthesis reaction

• Oxidation reaction

• Reduction reaction