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Proteins (Polypeptides)

Total questions: 10

Worksheet time: 5mins

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Class
Date
1.

The monomers of a polypeptide polymer are called...

(a)  

2.

In order for a polypeptide it must...

a)

be placed in water.

b)

undergo hydrolysis.

c)

be folded.

d)

be globular.

3.

CHECK ALL THAT APPLY:


Which of the following are examples of proteins?

a)

Enzymes (catylsts)

b)

Antibodies

c)

Hormones

d)

Receptors

4.

All proteins have a specific _______ that will determine its _________.

a)

function / size

b)

shape / function

c)

function / monomers

d)

function / shape

5.

Which component of an amino acid gives it its unique characteristics?

a)

Amino Group

b)

Carboxyl Group

c)

Hydrogen

d)

R Group

6.

Based on its R group, one property of this amino acid is that it is...

a)

Nonpolar/hydrophobic

b)

Polar/hydrophillic

c)

Positve

d)

Negative

7.

Based on its R group, one property of this amino acid is that it is...

a)

Nonpolar/hydrophobic

b)

Polar/hydrophillic

c)

Positve

d)

Negative

8.

What is the name of the bond that connects two amino acids in a polypeptide chain?

(a)  

9.

What type of bond is a peptide bond?

a)

Ionic

b)

Covalent

c)

Hydrogen

d)

Van der Waals

10.

COMPLETE THE ANALOGY:


Proteins are to Amino Acids as

Nucleic Acids are to _________.

a)

Monosaccharides

b)

Phosphodiester Linkages

c)

Nitrogen Bases

d)

Nucleotides