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Biology Chapter on Proteins and Nucleic Acids

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What is the primary role of enzymes in metabolic processes?

To catalyze specific biochemical reactions (correct)

To build muscle tissues

To transport amino acids

To store genetic information

Which of the following accurately describes the structure of DNA?

A linear chain of amino acids

A triple helix with equal ratios of all nucleotide bases

A double helix with complementary strands (correct)

A single strand with no specific pairing

What distinguishes RNA from DNA?

RNA is a single-stranded molecule and replaces thymine with uracil (correct)

RNA contains thymine, while DNA contains uracil

RNA is a permanent form of genetic material

RNA's primary function is muscle building

What is the function of mRNA in protein synthesis?

To carry genetic instructions to the ribosomes Signup and view all the answers

Which is NOT a function of proteins?

Storing genetic information Signup and view all the answers

Welche Funktion haben Proteine nicht?

Energiequelle Signup and view all the answers

RNA enthält Thymin anstelle von Uracil.

False Signup and view all the answers

Was sind die Bausteine von Proteinen?

Aminosäuren Signup and view all the answers

Die DNA speichert ___________ Informationen.

genetische Signup and view all the answers

Ordnen Sie die folgenden Begriffe ihren Funktionen zu:

Antikörper = Bekämpfung von Infektionen Insulin = Regulierung des Blutzuckerspiegels Amylase = Abbau von Stärke mRNA = Transport von genetischer Information zu den Ribosomen Signup and view all the answers

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Proteins

Proteins are made up of 20 amino acids
These amino acids link together to form long chains
Functions include: defence proteins, muscle growth, hormones (e.g., insulin regulates blood sugar)

Enzymes

Enzymes are proteins that are crucial for metabolic processes
Each metabolic step requires a specific enzyme
The absence of an enzyme can alter characteristics (e.g., missing enzymes can cause metabolic disorders)

DNA

DNA stores genetic information and acts as a blueprint for building proteins
It is a double helix structure
Complementary base pairing: Adenine (A) with Thymine (T), Guanine (G) with Cytosine (C)

RNA

Similar to DNA, but with Uracil (U) in place of Thymine
Acts as a temporary copy of DNA (mRNA)
mRNA carries genetic instructions to ribosomes where proteins are synthesized
mRNA has the precise order of amino acids that need to be assembled into a protein

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This quiz covers the essential concepts related to proteins, enzymes, DNA, and RNA. Explore the structure and function of proteins and learn how genetic information is stored and transmitted. Test your understanding of metabolic processes and the role of nucleic acids in protein synthesis.