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Which of the following is NOT a function of proteins within organisms?
Which of the following is NOT a function of proteins within organisms?
- DNA replication (correct)
- Providing structure to cells and organisms
- Responding to stimuli
- Catalyzing metabolic reactions
What determines the sequence of amino acids in a protein?
What determines the sequence of amino acids in a protein?
- The nucleotide sequence of the gene (correct)
- The structure of the polypeptide
- The folding of the protein
- The bonding of adjacent amino acid residues
What is the term for a linear chain of amino acid residues?
What is the term for a linear chain of amino acid residues?
- Macromolecule
- Peptide
- Protein
- Polypeptide (correct)
How many residues do short polypeptides typically contain?
How many residues do short polypeptides typically contain?
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What type of bond holds the amino acid residues together in a protein?
What type of bond holds the amino acid residues together in a protein?
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