Protein Structure and Function

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Which type of carbohydrate consists of 3 to 100 monosaccharides?

Oligosaccharides (correct)

Monosaccharides

Disaccharides

Polysaccharides

What is the most common type of polysaccharide found in cell walls?

Glycogen

Starch

Chitin

Cellulose (correct)

What is the stored form of glucose in the body?

Glycogen (correct)

Chitin

Cellulose

Starch

What type of molecule is a glycoprotein?

Protein-carbohydrate complex Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following blood types refers to a combination of glycoproteins attached to red blood cells?

Type AB Signup and view all the answers

Which carbohydrate is used in manufacturing surgical thread due to its flexibility and biodegradability?

Chitin Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of glycoproteins in the body?

Immunity Signup and view all the answers

Which type of proteins control all the activities of life within cells?

Regulatory proteins Signup and view all the answers

What distinguishes each amino acid from one another?

R-group Signup and view all the answers

What type of reaction connects amino acids to form a peptide bond?

Dehydration synthesis reaction Signup and view all the answers

What determines all subsequent structural levels of a polypeptide chain?

Primary structure Signup and view all the answers

Which type of bond results from hydrogen bonds between parts of the polypeptide chain?

Hydrogen bond Signup and view all the answers

What are chains with fewer amino acids called?

Peptides Signup and view all the answers

How many linked amino acids form a tripeptide bond?

Three Signup and view all the answers

When is a polypeptide chain considered a protein?

When it folds into its functional shape Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of insulin in the body?

Insulin controls the amount of sugar in the blood Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of a protein?

Direct consequence of its shape Signup and view all the answers

Which component is part of the tertiary structure of a protein?

Interactions between R groups and water Signup and view all the answers

What causes denaturation of proteins?

Environmental conditions like heat and wrong pH Signup and view all the answers

What is the quaternary structure of a protein based on?

Interactions between multiple polypeptide subunits Signup and view all the answers

Which nitrogenous base is found in RNA but not in DNA?

Uracil (U) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary difference between DNA and RNA at the sugar level?

Presence of ribose in DNA and deoxyribose in RNA Signup and view all the answers

'Loss of function' in proteins can most likely occur due to:

(R groups) alteration Signup and view all the answers

'Quaternary Structure' refers to the shape arising from interactions between:

(Multiple polypeptide subunits) Signup and view all the answers

What is the main function of DNA?

To store genetic information Signup and view all the answers

Which nitrogenous bases are present in DNA but not in RNA?

Adenine, Cytosine, Thymine Signup and view all the answers

What type of bond is responsible for the hydrophobic nature of lipids?

Nonpolar covalent bonds Signup and view all the answers

Which group does Triglyceride belong to among the three groups of lipids mentioned?

Triglycerides Signup and view all the answers

What is the backbone of a triglyceride molecule?

Glycerol Signup and view all the answers

How are lipids produced in cells?

Through dehydration synthesis Signup and view all the answers

What characterizes unhealthy foods in terms of fat content?

High-fat content Signup and view all the answers

How are saturated fatty acids defined in terms of hydrogen content?

Contain all the hydrogens they can possibly have Signup and view all the answers

What type of consistency do unsaturated fatty acids have at room temperature?

Liquid Signup and view all the answers

Why is cholesterol considered a key component of animal cell membranes?

It is connected to four carbon rings Signup and view all the answers

How do saturated fats contribute to increasing cholesterol levels in the body?

By stimulating the liver to produce more cholesterol Signup and view all the answers

Which type of lipid is characterized by being combined with alcohols or other hydrocarbons, forming a stiff, water-repellent material?

Wax Signup and view all the answers

What is the main difference between saturated and unsaturated fatty acids?

Presence of double bonds between carbon atoms Signup and view all the answers

In what way do steroids differ from waxes?

Steroids have four interconnected carbon rings, waxes have double bonds Signup and view all the answers

What role does an unhealthy diet play in contributing to high cholesterol levels?

Increases chances of cardiovascular disease by raising cholesterol levels Signup and view all the answers

How do monosaccharides differ from polysaccharides?

(b) Monosaccharides contain one sugar unit, polysaccharides contain many sugar units Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Carbohydrates

Oligosaccharides consist of 3 to 100 monosaccharides.
Cellulose is the most common polysaccharide found in plant cell walls.
Glycogen is the stored form of glucose in the body.

Glycoproteins

Glycoproteins are molecules composed of carbohydrates and proteins.
The blood type AB refers to a combination of glycoproteins on red blood cells.
Surgical thread is commonly made from cellulose due to its flexibility and biodegradability.
Glycoproteins function in cell recognition, signaling, and immune responses.

Proteins

Regulatory proteins control essential activities within cells.
Amino acids are distinguished from one another by their unique R groups/side chains.
Dehydration synthesis is the reaction that connects amino acids to form peptide bonds.
The sequence of amino acids determines all subsequent structural levels of a polypeptide chain.
Hydrogen bonds are responsible for secondary structural shapes in polypeptides.
Chains with fewer than 50 amino acids are referred to as peptides.
A tripeptide consists of three linked amino acids.
A polypeptide chain is considered a protein when it achieves a functional structure, usually over 50 amino acids in length.
Insulin regulates blood sugar levels by promoting glucose uptake in cells.
The primary function of proteins includes catalyzing biochemical reactions and providing structure.
The tertiary structure of a protein involves the overall three-dimensional folding, influenced by interactions between R groups.
Proteins can become denatured due to extreme temperature or pH changes, disrupting their structure and function.

Nucleic Acids

The quaternary structure of a protein arises from interactions between multiple polypeptide chains.
Uracil is the nitrogenous base found in RNA but not in DNA.
The primary difference between DNA and RNA at the sugar level is the presence of ribose in RNA and deoxyribose in DNA.

Lipids

'Loss of function' in proteins can most likely occur due to denaturation.
'Quaternary Structure' refers to the shape arising from the interactions between multiple protein subunits.
The main function of DNA is to store and transmit genetic information.
Adenine, thymine, cytosine, and guanine are nitrogenous bases present in DNA but not in RNA.
Hydrophobic interactions and van der Waals forces are responsible for the hydrophobic nature of lipids.
Triglycerides belong to the lipid group known as fats or oils.
The backbone of a triglyceride molecule consists of glycerol.
Lipids are produced in cells through metabolic pathways involving fatty acid synthesis.
Unhealthy foods are typically characterized by high levels of saturated fats and trans fats.
Saturated fatty acids are defined by having the maximum number of hydrogen atoms and no double bonds in their carbon chains.
Unsaturated fatty acids are generally liquid at room temperature due to their double bonds causing kinks.
Cholesterol is considered a key component of animal cell membranes, providing fluidity and stability.
Saturated fats contribute to increasing cholesterol levels by promoting the formation of low-density lipoprotein (LDL).
Waxes are classified as lipids that combine with alcohols or hydrocarbons, forming a stiff, water-repellent material.
The main difference between saturated and unsaturated fatty acids lies in the presence of double bonds in unsaturated fats.
Steroids differ from waxes in structure and function; steroids are four fused carbon rings, while waxes are long-chain fatty acids.
An unhealthy diet can contribute to high cholesterol levels by increasing saturated and trans fat intake.
Monosaccharides are simple sugars, while polysaccharides are complex carbohydrates composed of many sugar units.

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Learn about the different levels of protein structure, including primary, secondary, tertiary, and quaternary structures, and how they influence protein function. Explore the concept of denaturation and its impact on protein activity.