12 Questions
What is the tripeptide consisting of Glycine, Serine, and Methionine?
Gly-Ser-Met
Which peptide hormone increases blood glucose levels and contains Phenylalanine-Threonine?
Glucagon
What is the one-letter abbreviation for the peptide Gln–Asn found in oxytocin?
Q-A
Why are corn and peas considered complementary proteins?
They provide a complete set of essential amino acids when combined.
What are the partial charges on the hydrogen atoms in N-H and O in C=O that allow hydrogen bonds to form?
- on H and - on O
How do hydrogen bonds in a β-pleated sheet differ from those in an α helix?
β-pleated sheets form between adjacent chains, while α helix forms within the same chain.
What is the function of collagen?
Structural
Which protein is needed for glucose utilization?
Insulin
What is the primary function of lipases?
Enzyme
Which functional groups are present in all α-amino acids?
Carboxylate and ammonium groups
What is the amino acid at the N-terminus in the tripeptide Pro-His-Met?
Proline
In primary protein structure, which type of bonds occur?
Disulfide bonds
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