Biology Quiz: Proteins and Question Design
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What type of bond is formed between two polypeptides?

  • Ionic bond
  • Disulfide bond
  • Peptide bond (correct)
  • Hydrogen bond

Which amino acid is specifically involved in the formation of peptide bonds?

  • Glycine (correct)
  • Valine
  • Alanine
  • Serine

Which structural level of a protein is defined by the presence of peptide bonds?

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

Which of the following is a type of lipid?

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

What is the role of enzymes in biological systems?

<p>Act as catalysts to speed up reactions (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is essential for building a meaningful question stem?

<p>Presenting a definite problem (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which statement about the options in a multiple-choice question is true?

<p>Options must be mutually exclusive from one another. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is an ideal way to formulate distractors in a multiple-choice question?

<p>Incorporate common student misconceptions. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How should the correct answer be determined in a multiple-choice question?

<p>It needs to be clearly supported by the content. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a common misconception regarding distractors in multiple-choice questions?

<p>Distractors can overlap with the correct answer. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Flashcards

String

A sequence of characters, like letters, numbers, or symbols. It's used for storing text data.

Programming language

A language designed to be more human-readable than machine code. It's used to write software programs.

Database

A set of organized data, often arranged in rows and columns. It's used to store and manage information.

Software

A program that assists users with tasks, such as creating documents, browsing the internet, or playing games.

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Hardware

The physical components of a computer, including the keyboard, mouse, monitor, and motherboard.

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Peptide Bond

The specific chemical bond that links amino acids together to form a polypeptide chain. It's formed between the carboxyl group (-COOH) of one amino acid and the amino group (-NH2) of another.

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Amino Acids

The basic building blocks of proteins. They are small molecules with a central carbon atom connected to an amino group, a carboxyl group, a hydrogen atom, and a side chain (R group).

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Phospholipid

A type of lipid that is a major component of cell membranes. It has a hydrophilic head (attracted to water) and a hydrophobic tail (repels water).

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Enzymes

Biological catalysts that speed up chemical reactions in living organisms without being consumed in the process.

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Lock and Key Model

A model that explains how enzymes work. It suggests enzymes have a specific shape that fits a specific substrate like a lock and key.

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