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Which of the following proteins is primarily responsible for oxygen transport in the body?
Which of the following proteins is primarily responsible for oxygen transport in the body?
- Cytochrome
- Ferritin
- Hemoglobin (correct)
- Myoglobin
What type of protein is formed by the combination of a protein and nucleic acid?
What type of protein is formed by the combination of a protein and nucleic acid?
- Nucleoproteins (correct)
- Chromoproteins
- Derived proteins
- Metalloproteins
Which of the following proteins acts as the primary iron carrier in plasma?
Which of the following proteins acts as the primary iron carrier in plasma?
- Cytochrome
- Ferritin
- Transferrin (correct)
- Myoglobin
Which type of protein is formed through partial to complete hydrolysis of proteins?
Which type of protein is formed through partial to complete hydrolysis of proteins?
Which of the following is NOT considered a metalloprotein?
Which of the following is NOT considered a metalloprotein?
Which type of protein primarily contains heme in its structure?
Which type of protein primarily contains heme in its structure?
What are proteans primarily formed from?
What are proteans primarily formed from?
Which of the following proteins is associated with oxidizing ferrous ions?
Which of the following proteins is associated with oxidizing ferrous ions?
What are the characteristics of coagulated proteins?
What are the characteristics of coagulated proteins?
Which group of proteins is specifically soluble in water and not coagulated by heat?
Which group of proteins is specifically soluble in water and not coagulated by heat?
The progressive hydrolytic cleavage of a protein molecule primarily results in which of the following sequences?
The progressive hydrolytic cleavage of a protein molecule primarily results in which of the following sequences?
What best describes the relationship among proteoses, peptones, and peptides?
What best describes the relationship among proteoses, peptones, and peptides?
Which statement about the solubility of secondary-derived proteins is correct?
Which statement about the solubility of secondary-derived proteins is correct?
Study Notes
Conjugated Proteins
- Proteins bound to non-protein groups
- Nucleoproteins: Proteins linked to nucleic acids (DNA or RNA)
- Chromosomes: Proteins conjugated with DNA
- Ribosomes: Proteins conjugated with RNA
- Metalloproteins: Proteins bound to metals like iron, copper, zinc
- Iron-containing proteins:
- Hemoglobin (Hb): Oxygen carrier in red blood cells
- Myoglobin: Oxygen storage protein in muscles
- Cytochromes: Electron carriers in cellular respiration
- Catalase and Peroxidases: Enzymes that break down hydrogen peroxide
- Tryptophan Pyrrolase: Enzyme involved in tryptophan metabolism
- Ferritin: Iron storage protein in liver, spleen, and bone marrow
- Hemosiderin: Another iron storage protein, found in cells
- Transferrin: Iron-carrying protein in blood plasma
- Copper-containing proteins:
- Ceruloplasmin: Oxidizes ferrous ions into ferric ions
- Cytochrome oxidase: Involved in electron transport chain
- Zinc-containing proteins:
- Insulin: Hormone regulating blood sugar
- Carbonic Anhydrase: Enzyme involved in carbon dioxide transport
- Magnesium-containing proteins:
- Kinases and Phosphatases: Enzymes involved in phosphorylation reactions
- Iron-containing proteins:
- Chromoproteins: Proteins bound to pigments
- Hemoglobin, myoglobin, cytochromes: Contain heme pigment
- Melanoprotein: Contains melanin, found in hair and iris
Derived Proteins
- Proteins formed through partial or complete hydrolysis by acids, alkalies, or enzymes
- Primary-derived proteins: Slight changes to the protein molecule
- Proteans: Insoluble products formed from the action of water or dilute acids and enzymes, derived from globulins.
- Myosan: Derived from myosin
- Fibrin: Derived from fibrinogen
- Metaproteins: Formed by the action of acids and alkalies. Insoluble in neutral solvents.
- Albuminate: Example of a metaprotein
- Coagulated proteins: Irreversible change, form insoluble products due to heat or alcohol.
- Cooked meat and cooked albumin: Examples of coagulated proteins
- Proteans: Insoluble products formed from the action of water or dilute acids and enzymes, derived from globulins.
- Secondary-derived proteins: Result from the progressive hydrolytic cleavage of peptide bonds.
- Proteoses: Soluble in water, not coagulated by heat.
- Peptones: Simpler structure than proteoses, soluble in water, not coagulated by heat.
- Peptides: Composed of relatively few amino acids, soluble in water, not coagulated by heat.
Hydrolysis Stages
- Hydrolysis progressively breaks down protein molecules.
- Stages: Protein > Proteoses > Peptones > Peptides > Amino Acids
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Explore the fascinating world of conjugated proteins, their types, and functions. This quiz covers nucleoproteins, metalloproteins, and specific examples like hemoglobin and myoglobin. Test your knowledge on the roles these proteins play in biological processes.
