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What is the primary function of enzymes in the body?
What is the primary function of enzymes in the body?
What distinguishes amino acids from each other?
What distinguishes amino acids from each other?
How many different proteins does the human body have?
How many different proteins does the human body have?
What structural component provides elasticity in connective tissues?
What structural component provides elasticity in connective tissues?
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Which of the following is NOT a function of proteins?
Which of the following is NOT a function of proteins?
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Which elements are proteins composed of?
Which elements are proteins composed of?
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What is the term for a molecule that has both positively and negatively charged groups?
What is the term for a molecule that has both positively and negatively charged groups?
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What characteristic defines non-polar amino acids?
What characteristic defines non-polar amino acids?
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Which of the following amino acids is considered non-polar?
Which of the following amino acids is considered non-polar?
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How does the length of the R group affect the polarity of amino acids?
How does the length of the R group affect the polarity of amino acids?
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What unique property does proline provide to protein structures?
What unique property does proline provide to protein structures?
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Which of the following amino acids does not have an R-group yet is classified as non-polar?
Which of the following amino acids does not have an R-group yet is classified as non-polar?
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Cysteine can form which type of bond that contributes to protein structure?
Cysteine can form which type of bond that contributes to protein structure?
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What type of properties do non-polar amino acids exhibit in relation to water?
What type of properties do non-polar amino acids exhibit in relation to water?
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Which amino acid is known for having an aromatic ring in its structure?
Which amino acid is known for having an aromatic ring in its structure?
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What property is characteristic of polar amino acids?
What property is characteristic of polar amino acids?
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Which of the following amino acids is not classified as a polar neutral amino acid?
Which of the following amino acids is not classified as a polar neutral amino acid?
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Which property describes basic amino acids?
Which property describes basic amino acids?
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What effect do mutations in polar amino acids have on proteins?
What effect do mutations in polar amino acids have on proteins?
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Which of the following amino acids donates a proton at high pH?
Which of the following amino acids donates a proton at high pH?
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How does the degree of polarity in amino acids depend on?
How does the degree of polarity in amino acids depend on?
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Where are acidic amino acids typically located in a protein?
Where are acidic amino acids typically located in a protein?
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What is a defining feature of basic amino acids?
What is a defining feature of basic amino acids?
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Study Notes
Amino Acids
- Proteins are polymers of amino acids
- Amino acids have an amine group, a carboxyl group, and a side chain (R-group)
- The R-group distinguishes the properties of each amino acid, categorizing them as polar, non-polar, acidic, or basic
- Knowing the R-group characteristics is key to understanding protein structure
- There are 20 different natural amino acids
- The characteristics of the amino acids determine protein structure
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This quiz explores the fundamental concepts of amino acids, their structures, and their roles as building blocks of proteins. Learn about the various classifications of amino acids based on their R-groups and how these characteristics influence protein formation. Test your knowledge of the 20 natural amino acids and their significance in biochemistry.
