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Who coined the term 'protein' in 1838?

  • Swedish chemist Jöns Jacob Berzelius (correct)
  • German chemist Justus von Liebig
  • British chemist John Dalton
  • Greek chemist Prōteios

What is the meaning of the Greek word 'prōteios' from which 'protein' is derived?

  • Holding first place (correct)
  • Complex substance
  • Great nutritional value
  • Essential for life

What is a key characteristic of proteins in relation to species?

  • Proteins are identical across all species
  • All species share a common protein structure
  • Proteins are not species-specific
  • Proteins of one species differ from those of another species (correct)

Within a single organism, do proteins differ based on the organ?

<p>Yes, for instance, muscle proteins differ from those of the brain and liver (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of proteins in living organisms?

<p>Proteins are of great nutritional value and are directly involved in the chemical processes essential for life (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the nutritional value of proteins?

<p>Proteins are of great nutritional value.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the species-specific characteristic of proteins?

<p>Proteins differ between species.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the organ-specific characteristic of proteins?

<p>Proteins differ between organs within a single organism.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who recognized the importance of proteins in the early 19th century?

<p>Chemists, including Jöns Jacob Berzelius, recognized the importance of proteins.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the etymology of the term 'protein'?

<p>The term 'protein' is derived from the Greek word 'prōteios', meaning 'holding first place'.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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