Amino Acids and Protein Synthesis Quiz
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What is the classification of amino acids based on their ability to be synthesized by the body?

  • Hydrophobic, hydrophilic, and amphoteric
  • Essential, semi-essential, and non-essential (correct)
  • Branched-chain, aromatic, and aliphatic
  • Basic, acidic, and neutral
  • What type of bond forms during the synthesis of proteins between amino acids?

  • Disulfide bond
  • Peptide bond (correct)
  • Ionic bond
  • Hydrogen bond
  • Which amino acids are classified as essential and must be obtained from the diet?

  • Valine and Glutamate
  • Leucine and Tryptophan (correct)
  • Aspartic acid and Serine
  • Arginine and Histidine
  • What is the molecular weight threshold generally used to define a protein?

    <p>50 or more amino acids (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following options describes the function of glutathione?

    <p>Antioxidant and coenzyme activity (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which amino acid is NOT considered essential for adults?

    <p>Arginine (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What reaction is primarily responsible for forming peptide bonds?

    <p>Condensation (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How many amino acids make up the hormone glucagon?

    <p>29 amino acids (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which group of amino acids includes those synthesized in amounts sufficient for adults but not for growing children?

    <p>Semi-essential amino acids (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What defines oligopeptides in comparison to polypeptides?

    <p>Contain 2 to 10 amino acids (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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