18 Questions
How are amino acids obtained?
Amino acids are obtained from protein by acid, alkali or enzymatic hydrolysis.
What is the definition of amino acids?
Amino acids are the structural units of proteins.
How are amino acids classified based on chemical properties?
Amino acids are classified as acidic, basic, and neutral.
What is the general structure of amino acids?
Amino acids have a carboxyl group, an amino group, and a side chain.
How are amino acids classified based on nutritional requirements?
Amino acids are classified as essential and non-essential.
How are amino acids classified based on metabolic pathways?
Amino acids are classified as glucogenic and ketogenic.
What is the general structure of proteins?
Polymers of amino acids connected by peptide bonds
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of the amino acid structure in proteins?
Consists of only carbon and hydrogen atoms
What is the term used to describe the two ends of a polypeptide chain in a protein?
N-terminal and C-terminal
Which of the following is NOT a biological importance of proteins?
Formation of carbohydrates
Which classification of amino acids includes those that can be converted to both carbohydrates and ketone bodies?
Mixed glucogenic and ketogenic amino acids
How many amino acids are considered pure ketogenic?
2
Which of the following is a type of glycoprotein?
Hormones (FSH, LH)
What is the primary function of lipoproteins?
Lipid transport in blood
Which of the following is a type of derived protein?
Peptone
What is the primary function of chromoproteins?
Pigment production
Which of the following is a type of phosphoprotein?
Caseinogen
What is the primary difference between primary and secondary protein derivatives?
Primary derivatives are products of protein hydrolysis, while secondary derivatives are products of protein denaturation
Test your knowledge of different types of proteins based on their functions and examples. Explore various categories such as glycoproteins, lipoproteins, phosphoproteins, metalloproteins, and chromoproteins.
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