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What is the primary determinant of a protein's structure?
What is the primary determinant of a protein's structure?
- Interaction of multiple polypeptide chains
- Hydrogen bonding of the peptide backbone
- 3D folding pattern of the protein
- Sequence of amino acids (correct)
What causes denaturation (unfolding) of proteins?
What causes denaturation (unfolding) of proteins?
- Chemical digestion in the stomach
- Bases and salts
- Alteration in the primary structure
- Heat, acids, and mechanical agitation (correct)
Which type of protein typically consists of more than 50 amino acids linked together?
Which type of protein typically consists of more than 50 amino acids linked together?
- Peptides
- Tripeptides
- Polypeptides
- Proteins (correct)
What hormone stimulates the release of HCl in the stomach to denature proteins?
What hormone stimulates the release of HCl in the stomach to denature proteins?
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What is the role of cholecystokinin (CCK) in the small intestine?
What is the role of cholecystokinin (CCK) in the small intestine?
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How are amino acids transported from the small intestines to the liver?
How are amino acids transported from the small intestines to the liver?
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What happens to amino acids in the liver?
What happens to amino acids in the liver?
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Which hormones can alter protein synthesis?
Which hormones can alter protein synthesis?
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What is the function of pancreatic proteases in the small intestine?
What is the function of pancreatic proteases in the small intestine?
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What is the main role of protein turnover in the body?
What is the main role of protein turnover in the body?
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