Denaturation Process Quiz
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Which component is NOT part of a protein molecule?

  • Nitrogen
  • Phosphorus (correct)
  • Carbon
  • Sulfur
  • What is the primary structure of a protein determined by?

  • The three-dimensional form of the protein
  • The presence of functional groups
  • The number and order of amino acids in a protein chain (correct)
  • The type of metabolic reactions it catalyzes
  • Which type of protein provides the cell with its shape?

  • Hormones
  • Enzymes
  • Antibodies
  • Structural proteins like actin or tubulin (correct)
  • What is the main reason behind the irreversible denaturation of proteins?

    <p>Loss of hydrogen bonds</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which amino acid property is responsible for the creation of kinks and bends in a protein's structure?

    <p>Presence of sulfur group</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of protein structure do tubulin proteins primarily exhibit?

    <p>Fibrous proteins</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What determines the secondary structure of a protein?

    <p>Hydrogen bonding pattern of hydrogens in the amine and carboxyl groups</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What happens when a protein denatures?

    <p>It loses its structure and function</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does a single change in amino acids impact the function of a protein?

    <p>It alters the entire function of the protein</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which cellular component do microtubule strands resemble in their function?

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

    Which of the following is NOT a function of proteins in the cell?

    <p>Storing genetic information</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which protein acts as a receptor for the hormone estrogen and also functions as a transcription factor?

    <p>Estrogen receptor</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the function of p53 protein in the cell?

    <p>Protection against DNA damage</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which protein helps link neighboring cells together and promotes tissue structure?

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

    What is the main function of Acetylcholinesterase in the cell?

    <p>Facilitating muscle contraction</p> Signup and view all the answers

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