10 Questions
What are proteins made of?
Proteins are made of polymers of amino acids.
How are amino acids joined in proteins?
Amino acid residues are joined to their neighbor by a specific type of covalent bond.
How can proteins be broken down?
Proteins can be broken down (hydrolyzed) to their constituent amino acids by a variety of methods.
How many different amino acids are commonly found in proteins?
Twenty different amino acids are commonly found in proteins.
Which was the first amino acid to be discovered?
The first amino acid to be discovered was asparagine, in 1806.
What does the term 'residue' refer to in the context of proteins?
The term 'residue' refers to an amino acid joined to its neighbor by a specific type of covalent bond.
How many different amino acids are commonly found in proteins?
Twenty different amino acids are commonly found in proteins.
Which amino acid was the first to be discovered?
Asparagine was the first amino acid to be discovered in 1806.
What is the significance of the first letter of each amino acid in the AGLPT sequence?
The first letter in the AGLPT sequence is not unique but is assigned to the Protein Architecture-Amino Acids.
What are the four amino acids represented by the letters RFYW in the AGLPT sequence?
RFYW in the AGLPT sequence represent arginine, phenylalanine, tyrosine, and tryptophan.
Test your knowledge of amino acids, peptides, and proteins with this quiz. Explore the unique properties of AGLPT amino acids and their role in protein architecture. Challenge yourself with questions on amino acid polymers and covalent bonds in protein structures.
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