Biology Chapter on Proteins and Nucleic Acids
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What structure gives a protein its shape and determines its function?

  • Secondary structure
  • Tertiary structure (correct)
  • Primary structure
  • Quaternary structure

    • Globular proteins are generally insoluble in water and very stable.

    False

    What term is used to describe the linkage of multiple polypeptide chains in a protein?

    Quaternary structure

    Most enzymes are __________ proteins that act as biological catalysts.

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

    Match the following types of proteins with their characteristics:

    <p>Fibrous proteins = Extended, strand-like, and insoluble in water Globular proteins = Compact, spherical, and chemically active Enzymes = Biological catalysts with specific substrates Keratin = Structural protein found in hair and nails</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT one of the four major classes of organic molecules?

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

    Proteins are made of monomers called nucleotides.

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

    What is the consequence of protein denaturation on its function?

    <p>It loses its three-dimensional shape and thus its functionality.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Adenine always pairs with _____ in DNA.

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

    Match the following organic molecules with their primary components:

    <p>Carbohydrates = Sugars and starches Lipids = Fatty acids and glycerol Proteins = Amino acids Nucleic Acids = Nucleotides</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which structure represents a purine?

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

    Heat shock proteins assist in the denaturation process of proteins.

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

    What are the components of a nucleotide?

    <p>N-containing base, pentose sugar, and phosphate group.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are triglycerides commonly known as when solid and liquid?

    <p>Fats and oils</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Phospholipids contain three fatty acids per molecule.

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

    What is the main component of cell membranes?

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

    Cholesterol is a type of ______ that is found in cell membranes.

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

    Match the following types of lipids with their functions:

    <p>Triglycerides = Long-term energy storage Phospholipids = Cell membranes structure Steroids = Hormonal messengers Fat-soluble vitamins = Nutritional support</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of bond links amino acids together?

    <p>Peptide bonds</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Proteins can be composed of only one type of amino acid.

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

    What are the four structural levels of proteins?

    <p>Primary, Secondary, Tertiary, Quaternary</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Vitamins A, E, and K are examples of ______ vitamins.

    <p>fat-soluble</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of lipids?

    <p>Water soluble</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Protein Structure and Function

    • The primary structure of a protein, the linear sequence of amino acids, determines its shape and function.
    • Globular proteins are generally soluble in water and very stable, due to their compact, three-dimensional structures.
    • Quaternary structure describes the linkage of multiple polypeptide chains in a protein.
    • Most enzymes are globular proteins that act as biological catalysts.

    Protein Types and Characteristics

    • Fibrous proteins: Long, thin fibers, provide structural support and strength.
    • Globular proteins: Compact, spherical shapes, involved in diverse functions like catalysis, transport, and regulation.
    • Structural proteins: Provide support and shape to cells and tissues.
    • Storage proteins: Store amino acids for future use.
    • Transport proteins: Move molecules across cell membranes.
    • Hormonal proteins: Act as chemical messengers.
    • Enzymatic proteins: Speed up chemical reactions.
    • Defensive proteins: Protect against foreign invaders.

    Organic Molecules

    • The four major classes of organic molecules are carbohydrates, lipids, proteins, and nucleic acids.
    • Proteins are made of monomers called amino acids.
    • Nucleotides are the monomers of nucleic acids, not proteins.

    Protein Denaturation

    • Denaturation is the loss of a protein's three-dimensional structure.
    • Denaturation disrupts the protein's function.

    DNA Structure

    • Adenine always pairs with thymine in DNA.

    Organic Molecule Components

    • Carbohydrates: Composed of carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen.
    • Lipids: Composed of carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen, but with a higher proportion of carbon and hydrogen.
    • Proteins: Composed of carbon, hydrogen, oxygen, nitrogen, and often sulfur.
    • Nucleic Acids: Composed of carbon, hydrogen, oxygen, nitrogen, and phosphorus.

    Purine Structure

    • Adenine and Guanine are examples of purines.

    Heat Shock Proteins

    • Heat shock proteins assist in the folding and refolding of proteins, not their denaturation.

    Nucleotide Components

    • A nucleotide consists of a phosphate group, a sugar, and a nitrogenous base.

    Triglycerides

    • Triglycerides are commonly known as fats when solid and oils when liquid.

    Phospholipids and Cell Membranes

    • Phospholipids contain two fatty acids per molecule, not three.
    • The main component of cell membranes is the phospholipid bilayer.

    Cholesterol

    • Cholesterol is a type of sterol that is found in cell membranes.

    Lipid Functions

    • Fats and oils: Store energy and provide insulation.
    • Phospholipids: Form cell membranes.
    • Sterols: Act as hormones, regulate cell function, and provide structural support for cell membranes.

    Amino Acid Linkage

    • Peptide bonds link amino acids together.

    Protein Composition

    • Proteins can be composed of one or more types of amino acids.

    Protein Structural Levels

    • The four structural levels of proteins are primary, secondary, tertiary, and quaternary.

    Vitamin Categories

    • Vitamins A, E, and K are examples of fat-soluble vitamins.

    Lipid Characteristics

    • The main characteristic of lipids is their insolubility in water, making them hydrophobic.

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