Proteins

What food likely contains a high amount of protein?

• Strawberries

• Bread

• Pasta

• Steak

How many different amino acids are there?

• 15
• 20
• 25
• 30

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What is the monomer of proteins?

• amino acids
• polypeptides
• nucleotides
• monosaccharides

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NGSS.HS-LS1-6

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

• Dehydration Synthesis
• Hydrolysis
• Pepysis
• Oxidation

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NGSS.HS-LS1-6

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

• The R group

• The amino group

• The carboxyl group

• The central carbon

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What subgroup of proteins speeds up chemical reactions?

• fatty acids

• starches

• enzymes

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

• Hydrolysis
• Dehydration Synthesis
• Oxidation
• Single Displacement

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NGSS.HS-LS1-7

What is this molecule called?

• nucleotide

• fatty acid

• amino acid

• monosaccharide

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NGSS.HS-LS1-6

Which colored box highlights the amino group?

• Blue (left)

• Turquoise (top)

• Orange

• Red

• Purple

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NGSS.HS-LS1-6

Which colored box is different for every amino acid?

• Blue (left)

• Turquoise (top)

• Orange

• Red

• Purple

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NGSS.HS-LS1-6