Biology: Proteins and Amino Acids
24 Questions
0 Views

Choose a study mode

Play Quiz
Study Flashcards
Spaced Repetition
Chat to lesson

Podcast

Play an AI-generated podcast conversation about this lesson

Questions and Answers

What are the four classes of atoms that form the molecules of proteins?

  • Carbon, Hydrogen, Oxygen, Iron
  • Helium, Oxygen, Nitrogen, Phosphorus
  • Carbon, Oxygen, Nitrogen, Sulfur
  • Carbon, Hydrogen, Oxygen, Nitrogen (correct)

    • What is the result of the condensation of many amino acid molecules?

  • A protein molecule (correct)
  • A carbohydrate molecule
  • A nucleic acid molecule
  • A lipid molecule

    • How many different amino acids are known?

  • 15
  • 20 (correct)
  • 25
  • 10

    • What is a characteristic of amino acids?

    <p>They are soluble in water</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a characteristic of proteins?

    <p>They are always specific to each species</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why do different species of living organisms have different hemoglobins?

    <p>Because they are different species</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the calorie value of proteins per gram?

    <p>5.3 Kcal/gr</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the location of Hemoglobin?

    <p>Blood, inside red blood cells</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the function of Miosina and Actina?

    <p>To build muscles and provide contraction</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the function of Colágeno?

    <p>To build bones, cartilages, tendons and ligaments</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a characteristic of proteins?

    <p>They are solids and are insipid</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which protein is insoluble in water?

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

    What type of protein is found in blood plasma?

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

    Which of the following is NOT a type of Andean grain?

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

    What is the name of the protein found in egg whites?

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

    Which of the following is a type of fish?

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

    What is the name of the protein found in muscles?

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

    Which of the following is a type of nut?

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

    What is the main difference between the proteins of two individuals of the same species?

    <p>They are never identical, except for univitelino twins</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What occurs to proteins during the digestion process?

    <p>They break down into amino acids</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the result of desnaturalización?

    <p>Proteins lose their biological activity</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are some examples of agents that can cause desnaturalización?

    <p>Heat, ultraviolet light, and strong agitation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following amino acids is mentioned in the text?

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

    What is unique about the proteins of univitelino twins?

    <p>They are genetically identical</p> Signup and view all the answers

    More Like This

    Use Quizgecko on...
    Browser
    Open
    Browser
    Browser