BIOC*4580 Membrane Biochemistry Winter 2024 Quiz 1
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Which amino acid forms disulfide bonds in the presence of O2 (dimerizes)?

  • Cysteine (correct)
  • Serine
  • Isoleucine
  • Glycine
  • Which amino acid is the smallest?

  • Tyrosine
  • Tryptophan
  • Threonine
  • Glycine (correct)
  • Which amino acid is best described by the clue 'Replacement of the S atom of cysteine by an O atom would give this amino acid'?

  • Tyrosine
  • Tryptophan
  • Serine (correct)
  • Isoleucine
  • Which amino acid has the molecular formula C6H14N4O2?

    <p>Histidine</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which amino acid is known for having the γ (gamma) carboxylic acid group?

    <p>Glutamate/Glutamic acid</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which amino acid has the property of being a phenolic alcohol?

    <p>Tyrosine</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of membrane protein spans the membrane several times?

    <p>Polytopic</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How are integral membrane proteins removed from the membrane?

    <p>By disrupting hydrophobic interactions with detergents</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of proteins associate via hydrogen bonding or electrostatic attractions to PL head groups?

    <p>Peripheral membrane proteins</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In which type of protein are hydrophilic amino acids found in the exterior and hydrophobic amino acids found in the interior?

    <p>Soluble proteins</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What types of groups can act as hydrogen bond donors or acceptors in peptide bonds and amino acids?

    <p>C=O and N-H groups, as well as side chains of several amino acids</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In the context of membrane proteins, what is the purpose of carefully arranging the composition and geometry?

    <p>To minimize exposure of unpaired hydrogen bonding groups to the surrounding hydrophobic milieu</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which structural possibilities are mentioned for membrane proteins in the text?

    <p>Closed b-barrel with loops outside the membrane</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In the context of hydrogen bonding in proteins, what is the significance of burying all backbone hydrogen bonding groups?

    <p>To satisfy hydrogen bonding potential and maintain structural stability</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which pairs of atoms exhibit hydrogen bonding in the given context of serine and two ammonia molecules?

    <p>(1,2) &amp; (4,6)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why do membrane proteins have a limited number of structural possibilities according to the text?

    <p>To prevent exposure of unpaired hydrogen bonding groups to hydrophobic surroundings</p> Signup and view all the answers

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