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Which of the following biomolecules is classified as a monosaccharide?
Which of the following biomolecules is classified as a monosaccharide?
- Proteins
- Nucleic acids
- Amino acids
- Carbohydrates (correct)
Which amino acid is considered achiral?
Which amino acid is considered achiral?
- Valine
- Phenylalanine
- Glycine (correct)
- Leucine
Which amino acid is known to be dominant in terms of its amphiprotic nature?
Which amino acid is known to be dominant in terms of its amphiprotic nature?
- Tryptophan
- Isoleucine
- Glycine (correct)
- Proline
Which amino acid is a branched chain alkyl group?
Which amino acid is a branched chain alkyl group?
Which test is specific for detecting the presence of aromatic amino acids?
Which test is specific for detecting the presence of aromatic amino acids?
Which amino acid is involved in disulfide bond formation?
Which amino acid is involved in disulfide bond formation?
What is the metabolic fate of arginine?
What is the metabolic fate of arginine?
What is the pH range for lysine, glutamic acid, and arginine?
What is the pH range for lysine, glutamic acid, and arginine?
Which reagent is used to cleave the N-terminal amino acid in a protein sequence?
Which reagent is used to cleave the N-terminal amino acid in a protein sequence?
Which type of bond characterizes the local folding of amino acids into helices and sheets?
Which type of bond characterizes the local folding of amino acids into helices and sheets?
At extreme pH or in the presence of other chemicals, which amino acids are most susceptible to denaturation?
At extreme pH or in the presence of other chemicals, which amino acids are most susceptible to denaturation?
How many classifications of proteins are based on shape?
How many classifications of proteins are based on shape?
What is the function of enzymes as biological catalysts?
What is the function of enzymes as biological catalysts?
What is the major theory regarding enzyme-substrate interaction?
What is the major theory regarding enzyme-substrate interaction?
In the enzyme kinetics equation, what does VMAX represent?
In the enzyme kinetics equation, what does VMAX represent?
What classification system is used to categorize enzymes?
What classification system is used to categorize enzymes?
