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Which type of proteins enable cells to respond to chemical stimuli from the environment?
Which type of proteins enable cells to respond to chemical stimuli from the environment?
- Motility proteins
- Enzymes
- Receptor proteins (correct)
- Structural proteins
How many major classes do proteins fall into?
How many major classes do proteins fall into?
- Seven
- Five
- Ten
- Nine (correct)
What is the central element common to all amino acids in their structure?
What is the central element common to all amino acids in their structure?
- R group
- Amino group
- Side chain
- α carbon atom (correct)
Which type of amino acids have hydrophobic R groups?
Which type of amino acids have hydrophobic R groups?
What is the primary reason for the uniqueness of each protein's amino acid sequence?
What is the primary reason for the uniqueness of each protein's amino acid sequence?
Why are receptor proteins crucial for cells?
Why are receptor proteins crucial for cells?
What is the role of structural proteins in cells?
What is the role of structural proteins in cells?
Why are transport proteins important in cellular processes?
Why are transport proteins important in cellular processes?
What is a key characteristic of acidic amino acids?
What is a key characteristic of acidic amino acids?
How many different types of amino acids are used in protein synthesis?
How many different types of amino acids are used in protein synthesis?
What determines the specific properties of amino acids?
What determines the specific properties of amino acids?
What sets glycine apart from other amino acids in terms of its structure?
What sets glycine apart from other amino acids in terms of its structure?
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