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Protein

Total questions: 10

Worksheet time: 7mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

All amino acids are made up of: (select all that apply)

a)

Central carbon

b)

Unique side chain

c)

Glycerol backbone

d)

Amine group

e)

Acid Group

2.

There are __ essential amino acids.

a)

20

b)

9

c)

11

d)

13

3.

Amino acids linked together in a linear chain is what level of structure?

a)

Primary

b)

Secondary

c)

Tertiary

d)

Quaternary

4.

True/False: Changing the shape of a protein changes its function.

a)

True.

b)

False.

5.

HCl converts pepsinogen to its active form, called:

(a)  

6.

Proteins are absorbed in what form?

a)

Dipeptides

b)

Polypeptides

c)

Amino acids

d)

Globins

7.

True/False: Protein synthesis occurs in the nucleus.

a)

True.

b)

False.

8.

The step of protein synthesis where mRNA is made is called:

(a)  

9.

Which of the following is NOT a function of protein?

a)

Provide structural support

b)

Transport substances

c)

Protect body from pathogens

d)

Lubricate joints

10.

After deamination, the remaining carbon skeleton is used for: (select all that apply)

a)

Converted to glucose

b)

Stored in protein pool

c)

Converted to fatty acids

d)

Used for energy