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protein

Total questions: 80

Worksheet time: 1hrs 7mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

_________ is used to repair and build muscles

a)

carbohydrates

b)

fat

c)

protein

d)

fiber

2.

The primary and most important function of protein in the body is to

a)

control bodily functions

b)

grow and repair body tissue

c)

provide energy

d)

fight disease

3.
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
4.
What is the monomer of proteins?
a)
amino acids
b)
polypeptides
c)
nucleotides
d)
monosaccharides
5.

Hemoglobin is a protein that binds to oxygen and helps carry it in the blood and deliver it to other parts of the body. This is an example of what type of protein?

a)

Transport

b)

Signaling

c)

Storage

d)

Contractile

6.

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

7.

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.

8.

_____________ are specialized proteins that can recognize and destroy specific pathogens.

a)

parasites

b)

antibodies

c)

vaccines

d)

surface proteins

9.

Enzymes are an example of

a)

Lipids

b)

Carbohydrate

c)

Protein

d)

Nucleic Acid

10.

To make more hair cells must make a large amount of what protein?

a)

hemoglobin

b)

insulin

c)

collegen

d)

keratin

11.
What is the relationship between a protein, the cell, and DNA?
a)
DNA is produced by protein which is produced in the cell
b)
Protein is composed of DNA which is produced in the cell
c)
DNA controls the production of protein in the cell
d)
A cell is composed of DNA and protein
12.

Pick 2 functions of proteins:

a)

muscle movement

b)

quick energy

c)

act as enzymes

d)

long term energy

13.

Functional proteins can act as: (pick 3)

a)

enzymes

b)

antibodies

c)

fatty acid

d)

hormones

14.

Proteins are involved in controlling what aspect of cells?

a)

Cell death

b)

Cell growth

c)

Cell division

d)

Cell mutation

15.

Which of the following is NOT a function of proteins?

a)

Speed up chemical reactions

b)

Control cell growth

c)

Store genetic information

d)

Provide structural support

16.

How do antibodies, a type of protein, support the body?

a)

By providing energy

b)

By supporting immune function

c)

By storing fat

d)

By absorbing nutrients

17.

What is the role of proteins in muscle function?

a)

They store calcium

b)

They support muscle contraction and movement

c)

They absorb oxygen

d)

They produce lactic acid

18.

Proteins help regulate the expression of which molecules?

a)

Lipids

b)

Carbohydrates

c)

DNA and RNA

d)

Vitamins

19.

Which elements are nucleotides composed of?

a)

Carbon, hydrogen, oxygen, nitrogen, and phosphorus

b)

Carbon, hydrogen, sulfur, and potassium

c)

Oxygen, nitrogen, calcium, and magnesium

d)

Hydrogen, oxygen, sodium, and chlorine

20.

What is the function of the phosphate group in nucleotides?

a)

Provides energy

b)

Forms the backbone of nucleic acids

c)

Acts as a catalyst

d)

Stores genetic information

21.

What is the role of nitrogenous bases in nucleotides?

a)

Provide energy

b)

Form the genetic code

c)

Act as enzymes

d)

Store lipids

22.

What sticks out from the nucleotide chain and is available to bond with bases in other nucleic acids?

a)

Phosphate

b)

Ribose

c)

Nitrogenous base

d)

DNA

23.

Which of the following is known as the "genetic code"?

a)

RNA

b)

Ribose

c)

Phosphate

d)

DNA

24.

Which component of a nucleotide is involved in forming bonds with other nucleotides?

a)

Nitrogenous base

b)

Ribose

c)

Phosphate

d)

DNA

25.

What is the primary function of DNA in living organisms?

a)

To make proteins

b)

To store genetic instructions

c)

To bond with ribose

d)

To form phosphates

26.

Which part of the nucleotide is labeled as "base" in the diagram?

a)

Phosphate

b)

Ribose

c)

Nitrogenous base

d)

DNA

27.

What is the role of the nitrogenous base in nucleic acids?

a)

To store energy

b)

To bond with other bases

c)

To form the backbone of DNA

d)

To create proteins

28.

Which component of the nucleotide is labeled as "ribose" in the diagram?

a)

Nitrogenous base

b)

Ribose

c)

Phosphate

d)

DNA

29.

What are transport proteins in the cell membrane responsible for?

a)

Maintaining the shape of the cell membrane

b)

Regulating the temperature of the cell

c)

Producing energy for the cell

d)

Facilitating the movement of molecules and ions across the membrane

30.

Which type of proteins in the cell membrane are involved in cell signaling?

a)

enzymes

b)

receptor proteins

c)

transport proteins

d)

structural proteins

31.

What is the role of cell signaling proteins in the cell membrane?

a)

Cell signaling proteins are responsible for cell division.

b)

Cell signaling proteins store nutrients in the cell membrane.

c)

Cell signaling proteins transmit signals and regulate cell functions.

d)

Cell signaling proteins protect the cell from external threats.

32.

What function of proteins refer to the scaffolding it provides for cells to maintain its shape?

a)

Catalysis

b)

Hormones

c)

Regulation

d)

Structure

33.

Some proteins store substances for use in the body. Which protein serves the same purpose?

a)

Casein

b)

Collagen

c)

Insulin

d)

Myosin

34.

Insulin enables the breakdown of fat as energy source.

a)

True

b)

False

35.

Enzymes are proteins that (a)   the rate of biochemical reactions.

36.

Which protein functions as protection of the body, particularly involved in blood clotting process?

a)

Actin

b)

Ferritin

c)

Fibrinogen

d)

Ovalbumin

37.

Which protein functions as protection of the body, particularly involved in blood clotting process?

a)

Actin

b)

Ferritin

c)

Fibrinogen

d)

Ovalbumin

38.

Which is NOT a function of proteins?

a)

to store nutrients for newborn mammals

b)

to store energy for long-term use

c)

to store nutrients for bird embryos

d)

to store iron in blood cells

39.

Which is true about hemoglobin?

a)

It carries both oxygen and carbon dioxide gases.

b)

It carries oxygen gas but not carbon dioxide gas.

c)

It carries carbon dioxide gas but not oxygen gas.

d)

It carries neither oxygen nor carbon dioxide gas.

40.
What is the monomer of a protein?
a)
amino acid
b)
monosaccharide
c)
fatty acid
d)
nucleic acid
41.

Which of the following describes the secondary structure of proteins?

a)

The sequence of amino acids

b)

The α-helix and β-pleated sheet folding

c)

The folding of the polypeptide chain due to the 'R' groups

d)

The joining of different protein molecules to make one big molecule

42.

What is a of the functionsof a protein?

a)

cell energy

b)

structure

c)

long term energy storage

d)

contain genetic information

43.
The name of the initial chain of monomers in a protein is called.....
a)
polypeptide
b)
polysaccharide
c)
polyester
d)
polynucleotide
44.

Why is folding so important in proteins?

a)

It gives them a unique, 3-D functional shape

b)

It makes them look tidier

c)

It makes every protein molecule different from the next even if they are the same type

d)

The folding is random so is not that important at all

45.

What is it called when the unique 3-D shape of a protein has been disrupted or 'unravelled'?

a)

Denaturation

b)

Deproteination

c)

Decoupling

d)

Depeptidasing

46.
Enzymes are considered to be 
a)
Lipids
b)
Carbohydrate
c)
Protein
d)
Nucleic Acid
47.
What is the purpose  of an enzyme?
a)
give permission for the reaction
b)
raise activation energy
c)
speed up reactions
d)
control how many reactions occur
48.
Where do substrates bind on an enzyme?
a)
voltage-gated channels
b)
surface receptor
c)
calcium channels
d)
active site
49.
What 3 letters do enzymes typically end in?
a)
-ose
b)
-ase
c)
-ese
d)
-tic
50.

Protein is needed in an animals diet in order to...

a)

Produce energy

b)

Catalyze processes in the body

c)

Maintain the body and replace dying cells

d)

Regulate body Temperature

51.

Involve quick burst of energy and are performed at maximum effort for a short time. The energy system used are the ATP and Glycolytic System.

a)

Aerobic

b)

Anaerobic

c)

Recreation

d)

Exercise

52.

Any type of cardiovascular conditioning or “cardio”. During the cardiovascular conditioning, your breathing and heart rate increase for a sustained period of time. Oxygen is your main energy source during aerobic workouts, therefore Oxidative System energy is used.

a)

Aerobic

b)

Anaerobic

c)

Recreation

d)

Exercise

53.

An organic compound that provides energy to drive many processes in living cells such as muscle contraction, nerve impulse propagation.

a)

Adenosine Triphosphate

b)

Glycolytic System

c)

Oxidative System

d)

Muscular System

54.

Complete Proteins contain 9 essential

a)

Carbohydrates

b)

Fats

c)

Amino Acids

d)

Records

55.

Jo Anne is putting together recipes for cooking lean protein sources for a community event. Which recipe would be best to include?

a)

smoked pork belly taco

b)

buffalo chicken dip with fried chips

c)

grilled shrimp kebabs with pineapple rice

d)

grilled beef cheeseburger

56.

This is a substance that changes the rate of a chemical reaction.

a)

catalyst

b)

solute

c)

solvent

57.

For enzymes to work, it has a spot where molecules dock in. What do we call this spot?

a)

active site

b)

substrate

c)

inhibitor

58.

What makes water important to life?


Check all that apply.

a)

The polarity of water makes it good at dissolving things.

b)

Water can move nutrients around.

c)

Water dehydrates our body.

59.

Water is a _________ molecule.

a)

nonpolar

b)

polar

60.

This is the attraction of water molecules for each other.

a)

cohesion

b)

adhesion

c)

hydrogen bonding

61.

Of all the elements, ________ is the most significant to life.

a)

carbon

b)

hydrogen

c)

nitrogen

62.

These are molecules that contain carbon covalently bonded to other elements.

a)

inorganic compounds

b)

organic compounds

63.

Below are the organic compounds.


Check all that apply.

a)

carbohydrates

b)

lipids

c)

protein

d)

water

e)

nucleotides

64.

Rice, potatoes, bread and legumes are good sources of _________.

a)

carbohydrates

b)

lipids

c)

proteins

d)

nucleotides

65.

Which of the following is a type of macronutrient that provides energy in the form of sugar or glucose?

a)

Carbohydrate (sugar/glucose)

b)

Fat

c)

Protein (amino acids)

d)

Vitamin

66.

Which of the following is a type of MACRONUTRIENT?

a)

Carbohydrate (sugar/glucose)

b)

Vitamin C

c)

Mineral

d)

Water

67.

PROTEINS can be broken down smaller into ____________.

a)

Fatty acids

b)

Glucose

c)

Amino acids

d)

Starch

68.

What type of nutrient is primarily found in pasta?

a)

Carbohydrate (sugar/glucose)

b)

Fat

c)

Protein (amino acids)

d)

Vitamin

69.

What type of nutrient is primarily found in fish?

a)

Carbohydrate (sugar/glucose)

b)

Fat

c)

Protein (amino acids)

d)

Vitamin

70.

What type of nutrient is primarily found in a donut?

a)

Carbohydrate (sugar/glucose)

b)

Fat

c)

Protein (amino acids)

d)

Vitamin

71.

What type of nutrient is primarily found in avocados?

a)

Carbohydrate (sugar/glucose)

b)

Fat

c)

Protein (amino acids)

d)

Vitamin C

72.

Which form of glucose is stored in the human liver and muscle?

a)

Cellulose

b)

Glycogen

c)

Lipids

d)

Starch

73.

Which of the following is a term that refers to the building blocks of all cells?

a)

Macromolecules

b)

Micromolecules

c)

Molecules

d)

DNA

74.

Lipids are insoluble in water because lipid molecules are _________?

a)

hydophilic

b)

hydrophobic

c)

neutral

75.

Which of the following term refers to the combination of two types of monosaccharides?

a)

Monosaccharide

b)

Disaccharide

c)

Polysaccharide

76.
Which biomolecule is made of nucleotides and contain you DNA?
a)
Carbohydrate
b)
Lipids
c)
Protein
d)
Nucleic Acid
77.
Which biomolecule helps form muscles?
a)
Nucleic Acid
b)
Carbohydrate
c)
Protein
d)
Lipids
78.
What is the function of nucleic acids?
a)
Stores energy
b)
Stores genetic information
c)
Movement
d)
Physical structure
79.
Carbon, Hydrogen, Oxygen and Nitrogen are elements in what biomolecule?
a)
Carbohydrate
b)
Lipid
c)
Protein
d)
Nucleic acid
80.
What are the four biological molecules?
a)
proteins, carbohydrates, lipids, nucleic acids
b)
A, T, C, G
c)
water, air, earth, and fire
d)
Joe, Nick, and Kevin Jonas

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