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WorksheetsWhat are Proteins - Pre-Test
Total questions: 14
Worksheet time: 8mins
Proteins facilitate...
water
organs
diffusion
all life
What are the building blocks of cells?
organic compounds
sugars and fats
nitrogen, phosphorous, potassium
vitamins and minerals
Organic compounds are often referred to as
polysaccarides
lipids
macromolecules
micromolecules
The main element in organic compounds is...
Carbon
Nitrogen
Oxygen
Macro-molecules means..
large molecules
alive molecules
small molecules
Which of the following statements uses the terms polymers and monomers correctly?
Monomers are made of repeating smaller pieces called Polymers.
Polymers are made of repeating smaller pieces called Monomers.
Polymers refers to one block and monomers refers to many blocks.
Monomers are made of Polymers.
Which of the following is NOT a reason why proteins are needed by a cell?
they help make structures
they help speed up chemical reactions
they give energy to your muscles
What is an enzyme?
a protein that is a building block of cells
a protein that is stretchy like a spring
a proteins that facilities diffusion
a protein that speeds up a reaction
How does the structure relate to the function of an enzyme?
enzymes are shaped only to help one chemical reaction
enzymes are shaped to speed up many chemical reactions at one time
enzymes are shaped to move chemicals around quickly
What makes up the structure of the protein? In other words, if protein is the polymer, what is the monomer?
protein
carbohydrates
lipids
amino acids
Why is it important that long chains fold up to make the final protein? ...
Answer: How the protein folds determines....
its shape and therefore function
how quickly it can be consumed for energy
What are amino acids?
building blocks of lipids
building blocks of proteins
building blocks of monosaccarides
building blocks of polysaccharide
Which type of amino acid can be synthesized by cells in the body?
essential amino acids
non essential amino acids
Which type of amino acid cannot be made in the body and must by consumed?
essential amino acids
non essential amino acids
