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Proteins

Total questions: 18

Worksheet time: 18mins

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Class
Date
1.

Which describes the functions of proteins in living things?

a)

structural, transport, signaling, catalysts, etc.

b)

stores and transmits genetic information

c)

stores energy and makes up cell membranes

d)

quick energy and forming cell structure

2.

Proteins are composed of

a)

carbon

b)

hydrogen

c)

nitrogen

d)

phosphorus

3.

Proteins are polymers of __________.

a)

amino acids

b)

fatty acids

c)

carboxylic acids

d)

nucleic acids

4.

All proteins

a)

have a unique structure that determines their unique function.

b)

are exactly the same in function but different in structure.

c)

are exactly the same in structure but different in function.

d)

are enzymes.

5.

The order of amino acids determines the ______ and ultimately the function of a protein.

a)

shape

b)

color

c)

flavor

d)

texture

6.

Enzymes are ________ that act as ________.

a)

proteins, catalysts

b)

amino acids, proteins

c)

proteins, amino acids

d)

catalysts, carbohydrates

7.

What is the function of enzymes in living things?

a)

increase the rate of chemical reactions

b)

form the basis of the plasma membrane

c)

main energy molecule for a cell

d)

insulation and protection

8.

How does an enzyme influence a biological reaction?

a)

It increases the energy difference between reactants and products.

b)

It decreases the activation energy necessary to begin the chemical reaction.

c)

It increases the kinetic energy of reactants, thereby increasing their tendency to collide.

d)

It decreases the kinetic energy of reactants, enabling them to move through a chemical change.

9.
What is a peptide bond?
a)
Bond that holds two amino acids together.
b)
A bond that holds hydrogen and oxygen molecules together.
c)
A bond that holds the phosphate group of one nucleotide and a sugar of a neighboring nucleotide.
d)
A bond that is formed by the sharing of electrons.
10.
Which analogy best describes the role enzymes play in cells?
a)
Like walls in buildings, enzymes provide structural support for the cell
b)
Like the person who helps you bag your groceries, enzymes speed up processes in cells
c)
Like books in libraries, enzymes store information that can be used by the cell when needed
d)
Like the fence around a yard, enzymes act as a barrier preventing entry to the cell.
11.

Enzymes are composed of...

a)

Protein

b)

Lipids

c)

Carbohydrates

d)

Starch

12.

Protein is found in the following food:

a)

Meat, poultry, and fish

b)

Pasta

c)

Leafy Greens

d)

Any of the above

13.

The monomers of a protein are __________

a)

monosaccharides

b)

amino acids

c)

fatty acids

d)

nucleotides

14.

Which of the following is NOT a function of proteins?

a)

stored energy

b)

create muscle

c)

speed up reactions as enzymes

d)

fights infection in the form of antibodies

15.

Red meat, beans, dairy, and fish contain large amounts of which biological macromolecule?

a)

carbohydrates

b)

lipids

c)

protein

d)

nucleic acids

16.

What is the shape of a protein?

a)

chains

b)

folded chains

c)

rings

d)

honeycomb

17.

which are proteins?

a)

antibodies

b)

collagen

c)

hair

d)

muscles

e)

all options

18.
This is one job proteins do NOT have in the body
a)
storing genetic information
b)
structure
c)
speed up chemical reactions
d)
transport things through cell membrane