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 (B)

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.

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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 (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Proteins are made of monomers called nucleotides.

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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 (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Heat shock proteins assist in the denaturation process of proteins.

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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 (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Phospholipids contain three fatty acids per molecule.

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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 (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>False (B)</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?

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Flashcards

Protein Denaturation

The unfolding and loss of a protein's three-dimensional shape.

Molecular Chaperones

Proteins that help other proteins fold correctly.

Nucleic Acids

Polymers of nucleotides, including DNA and RNA.

Nucleotide Structure

A nitrogen-containing base, a pentose sugar, and a phosphate group.

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Purines

Nitrogenous bases with a double-ring structure (Adenine, Guanine).

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Pyrimidines

Nitrogenous bases with a single-ring structure (Cytosine, Thymine, Uracil).

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DNA Structure

A double helix formed by two strands of nucleotides.

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Base Pairing (DNA)

A always bonds with T, and G always bonds with C.

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Tertiary Protein Structure

The three-dimensional shape of a protein, determined by interactions between amino acids. It defines the protein's function.

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Quaternary Protein Structure

The arrangement of multiple polypeptide chains (subunits) in a protein complex. It contributes to the overall shape and function.

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Fibrous Protein

Long, thin, and stable proteins with a structural role in tissues. They are often insoluble in water.

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Globular Protein

Compact, spherical proteins that perform a wide variety of functions, including catalysis, transport, and regulation. Often soluble in water.

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Enzyme

A biological catalyst that speeds up the rate of biochemical reactions without being consumed. Many are globular proteins.

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Triglyceride

A fat molecule composed of three fatty acids attached to a glycerol molecule.

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Saturated Fat

A type of fat that has no double bonds between carbon atoms in its fatty acid chains.

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Unsaturated Fat

A type of fat that has at least one double bond between carbon atoms in its fatty acid chains.

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Monounsaturated Fat

A type of unsaturated fat with one double bond in its fatty acid chain.

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Polyunsaturated Fat

A type of unsaturated fat with two or more double bonds in its fatty acid chains.

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Phospholipid

A lipid molecule with two fatty acid chains and a phosphate group attached to a glycerol molecule.

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Steroid

A lipid molecule with a characteristic four-ring structure.

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Cholesterol

A type of steroid that is a key component of cell membranes and a precursor to other steroids.

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Protein Function

Proteins have many vital roles in the body, including structural support, enzyme activity, hormone regulation, and immune response.

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Amino Acid

The building blocks of proteins, each containing an amino group, a carboxyl group, and a unique side chain.

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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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Test your knowledge on proteins and nucleic acids with this quiz that covers their structure, function, and characteristics. Explore the roles of enzymes, the importance of nucleotide components, and the distinctions between different organic molecules. Challenge yourself to match proteins with their features and understand the effects of denaturation.

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