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Polypeptide quiz

Total questions: 25

Worksheet time: 21mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

polypeptide sections form beta pleats and alpha helices

a)

primary structure

b)

secondary structure

c)

tertiary structure

d)

quaternary structure

2.

2 or more interacting polypeptide chains

a)

primary structure

b)

secondary structure

c)

tertiary structure

d)

quaternary structure

3.

the complete 3-D structure of a polypeptide

a)

primary structure

b)

secondary structure

c)

tertiary structure

d)

quaternary structure

4.

the number & sequence of amino acids

a)

primary structure

b)

secondary structure

c)

tertiary structure

d)

quaternary structure

5.

This structure is:

a)

primary structure

b)

secondary structure

c)

tertiary structure

d)

quaternary structure

6.

This structure is:

a)

primary structure

b)

secondary structure

c)

tertiary structure

d)

quaternary structure

7.

This structure is:

a)

primary structure

b)

secondary structure

c)

tertiary structure

d)

quaternary structure

8.

This structure is:

a)

primary structure

b)

secondary structure

c)

tertiary structure

d)

quaternary structure

9.

Which of the following elements is not typically found in proteins?

a)

N

b)

O

c)

P

d)

C

10.

The attraction between R groups of amino acids that result in helices, pleats, and other folding is called:

a)

protein attraction

b)

hydrogen bonds

c)

peptide bonds

d)

carbon chaining

11.

All living organisms contain carbon atoms. Which of the following is an important characteristic of carbon?

a)

a. carbon bonds only with carbon and only through single bonds

b)

b. carbon atoms are highly reactive and form ionic bonds with any available atom.

c)

c. carbon atoms can bond in the form of rings and chains with any other atom, but not with other carbon atoms.

d)

d. carbon atoms can form very stable single, double, and triple bonds with many other kinds of atoms.

12.

Polysaccharides, triglycerides, and polypeptides are known as polymers because:

a)

a. they are single units

b)

b. they contain many small repeating subunits (monomers) bonded together.

c)

c. they are the base units used in the formation of macromolecules.

d)

d. they all contain only ionic bonds.

13.

Which is/are true about R groups: I. There are 20 common types III. They are the portion of the protein that determine its shape and function

II. They must contain sulfur IV. All are positively charged

a)

I, III are correct

b)

I, III, IV are correct

c)

II, IV are correct

d)

I, II, III are correct

14.

Which of the following are examples of proteins?

a)

a. chitin & starch

b)

b. saturated & unsaturated fats

c)

c. hemoglobin & antibodies

d)

d. water & NaCl

15.

The names of amino acids often end in:

a)

ose

b)

ase

c)

ine

d)

en

16.

The yellow portion of this image is:

a)

a. amino group

b)

b. R group

c)

c. carboxyl group

d)

d. hydroxyl group

17.

The portion labeled "A" (on the left) of this image is:

a)

a. amino group

b)

b. R group

c)

c. carboxyl group

d)

d. hydroxyl group

18.

The portion labeled "B" (top, small blue box) of this image is:

a)

a. amino group

b)

b. R group

c)

c. carboxyl group

d)

d. hydroxyl group

19.

This image is (choose all that apply):

a)

a. the monomer of proteins

b)

b. amino acid

c)

c. monosaccharides

d)

d. polypeptides

20.

Amino acids are held together with:

a)

hydrogen bonds

b)

ionic bonds

c)

peptide bonds

d)

metallic bonds

21.

In order to create a dipeptide, amino acids must undergo:

a)

dehydration synthesis

b)

hydrolysis

c)

hydrogen campaigns

d)

liquidification

22.

In hydrolysis of a polypeptide, the reactants of the reaction are:

a)

amino acids only

b)

amino acids and water

c)

polypeptides only

d)

polypeptides and water

23.

When amino acids join, which is true?

a)

the N of one a.a. will bond with the oxygen of the next

b)

the N of one a.a. will bond with the carbon of the next

c)

the C of one a.a. will bond with the oxygen of the next

d)

the H of one a.a. will bond with the nitrogen of the next

24.

Use the following terms in complete sentences to explain how your body converts the protein of your food into the proteins of your body

Amino acids, hair, dehydration synthesis, hydrolysis, steak, protein

4 lines
25.

Choose ONE of the TWO following options. Answer in complete sentences.


Describe how the structures of proteins differ from the structures of carbohydrates.

Describe how the functions of proteins differ from the functions of carbohydrates.

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