11 Questions
What determines the primary structure of a protein?
Covalent bonds
What is the significance of the isoelectric point of a protein?
It denotes the pH at which the protein carries no net charge.
Which interaction type determines the tertiary structure of a protein?
Hydrophobic interactions
What distinguishes a prosthetic group in a protein?
It is crucial for the function but not made up of amino acids.
What is the term for a short polymer of amino acids?
Dipeptide
In a protein chain, what are the two ends called?
N-terminal - C-terminal
What kind of protein has more than one polypeptide chain?
Heteromultimeric protein
What are the general functions of proteins?
Structure, catalysis, movement, and transport
How are amino acids classified based on their side chains?
By the properties of their side chains
What type of amino acids do not gain or lose protons or participate in hydrogen or ionic bonds?
Nonpolar amino acids
Which aspect dictates the role of an amino acid in proteins?
The nature of the side chain
Test your knowledge on protein properties such as zwitterions, isoelectric point, and net charges at different pH levels. Explore the uniqueness of amino acid sequences in proteins and how they are encoded by DNA. Challenge yourself with questions about ribonuclease A architecture.
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