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Which component is NOT part of a protein molecule?
Which component is NOT part of a protein molecule?
- Nitrogen
- Phosphorus (correct)
- Carbon
- Sulfur
What is the primary structure of a protein determined by?
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?
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?
What is the main reason behind the irreversible denaturation of proteins?
Which amino acid property is responsible for the creation of kinks and bends in a protein's structure?
Which amino acid property is responsible for the creation of kinks and bends in a protein's structure?
What type of protein structure do tubulin proteins primarily exhibit?
What type of protein structure do tubulin proteins primarily exhibit?
What determines the secondary structure of a protein?
What determines the secondary structure of a protein?
What happens when a protein denatures?
What happens when a protein denatures?
How does a single change in amino acids impact the function of a protein?
How does a single change in amino acids impact the function of a protein?
Which cellular component do microtubule strands resemble in their function?
Which cellular component do microtubule strands resemble in their function?
Which of the following is NOT a function of proteins in the cell?
Which of the following is NOT a function of proteins in the cell?
Which protein acts as a receptor for the hormone estrogen and also functions as a transcription factor?
Which protein acts as a receptor for the hormone estrogen and also functions as a transcription factor?
What is the function of p53 protein in the cell?
What is the function of p53 protein in the cell?
Which protein helps link neighboring cells together and promotes tissue structure?
Which protein helps link neighboring cells together and promotes tissue structure?
What is the main function of Acetylcholinesterase in the cell?
What is the main function of Acetylcholinesterase in the cell?
