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WorksheetsQuiz 2 (THE PROTEIN)
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 15mins
What is the process when a protein uncoils or loses its shape?
Dipeptide
Denaturation
Protease creation
Absorption
Proteins are susceptible to heat and acid. An example of this process in the body is during digestion, when proteins are exposed to _________________acid.
dipeptide
denaturation
hemoglobin
hydrochloric
Which statement about amino acids is correct?
Nonessential amino acids may become essential under certain conditions.
All amino acids are essential.
Essential amino acids are made in the body.
The terms nonessential and conditionally essential are interchangeable.
The repeating units of protein are
Amino acids
Glucose
Fatty acid
Peptides
What is one of the functions of a protein?
cell energy
enzymes
long term energy storage
contain genetic information
Why is folding so important in proteins?
It gives them a unique, functional shape
It makes them look tidier
It makes every protein molecule different from the next even if they are the same type
The folding is random so is not that important at all
What is the role of protein in the body?
Is the main source of energy for the body
Helps to build and repair body tissue
Provide warmth and cushioning to the body's organs
Helps to transport vitamins through the body
All of the above are roles of protein in the body
Which of the following is good sources for proteins?
i. fish
ii. lean meats
iii. chicken breast
iv. low-fat dairy product
i, ii and iii
ii, iii and iv
i, iii and iv
i, ii, iii and iv
Sickle cell anemia is caused by changes of the ______ amino acid in the β-hemoglobin chain.
sixth
seventh
fifth
What are peptides?
polymer of α-amino acids
polymer of β-amino acids
polymer of carboxylic acids
polymer of amides
