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Amino acids

Total questions: 15

Worksheet time: 8mins

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1.

In the isoelectric state of α-amino acids...

a)
The amino acid has a net charge of zero.
b)
The amino acid is in a basic state.
c)
The amino acid has a net charge of +1.
d)
The amino acid has a net charge of -1.
2.

The amphotericity of amino acids is conditioned...

a)

the ability to form salts when interacting with acids and alkalis

b)

formation of salts when interacting with alkalis

c)

 formation of salts when interacting with acids

d)

the ability to form intra-complex compounds

3.

What product is formed as a result of decarboxylation of the amino acid glycine: 

a)

methanamine

b)

propanamine-1

c)

2-aminoethanol

d)

 propanol

4.

What is the primary function of the amino acid lysine in the human body?

a)

Energy production

b)

Collagen synthesis

c)

Neurotransmitter regulation

d)

Cell membrane structure

5.

Which of the following amino acids is considered essential for humans?

a)

Alanine

b)

Glutamine

c)

Valine

d)

Aspartic acid

6.

What is the structural difference between an essential and non-essential amino acid?

a)

Essential amino acids have a hydrophobic side chain.

b)

Non-essential amino acids have a carboxyl group.

c)

Essential amino acids cannot be synthesized by the body.

d)

Non-essential amino acids are only found in animal proteins.

7.

The amino acids that make up proteins are only... 

a)

α-amino acids

b)

compounds of the d-stereochemical series

c)

essential amino acids

d)

γ-amino acids 

8.

What product is formed as a result of reductive amination of 2-oxo-3-methylbutanoic acid: 

a)

alanine

b)

valine

c)

isoleucine

d)

LYSINE

9.

Which of the following reagents can be used for qualitative determination of the amino acid cysteine:

a)

lead acetate

b)

Feling's reagent

c)

ninhydrine reagent

d)

nitric acid

10.

The isoelectric point of the amino acid lysine is located in the medium whose reaction..

a)

alkaline

b)

neutral

c)

strong acid

d)

weak acid

11.

What product is formed when an amino acid interacts with nitric acid

a)

N2

b)

NO

c)

NO2

d)

NH3

12.

What product is formed as a result of non-oxidative deamination of aspartic acid

a)

butenedioic acid

b)

 2-aminobutane-3-ovaya acid

c)

pentanedioic acid

d)

butanedioic acid

13.

A qualitative reaction to an amino acid containing an aromatic radical is the interaction with

a)

concentrated nitric acid

b)

Felling reagent

c)

lead acetate

d)

ninhydrin

14.

As a result of oxidative deamination of the amino acid, pyruvic acid (2-oxopropanoic acid) is obtained. Which acid was deaminated? 

a)

alanine

b)

valine

c)

isoleucine

d)

leucine

15.

Essential amino acids …

a)

they are not synthesized in the body and must come with food

b)

synthesized in the body

c)

are not α-amino acids

d)

belong to the compounds of the D-stereochemical series