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Protein Structures Quiz
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Protein Structures Quiz

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What is the tertiary structure of a protein?

  • The initial sequence of amino acids
  • The shape that the chain of amino acids makes
  • The 3D shape of the protein formed from twisting and folding (correct)
  • The alpha helix or beta pleated sheet shape
  • Which bond is NOT involved in forming the tertiary structure of proteins?

  • Disulfide bridges
  • Hydrogen bonds
  • Ionic bonds
  • Peptide bonds (correct)
  • What type of proteins are enzymes typically classified as?

  • Proteins that form fibres
  • Contain beta pleated sheets
  • Globular proteins (correct)
  • Long fibrous proteins
  • What test can be used to detect the presence of peptide bonds in a protein?

    <p>Biuret Test</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What determines the function of a protein in the end?

    <p>Primary structure</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of bonds form between the carboxyl and amino groups in proteins?

    <p>Ionic bonds</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of bonds are formed between amino acids in proteins?

    <p>Covalent bonds</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which part of an amino acid is involved in forming peptide bonds?

    <p>All of the above</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What determines the primary structure of a protein?

    <p>Order and number of amino acids</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which molecule is the monomer for protein synthesis?

    <p>Amino acid</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the function of glycolipids with carbohydrates on the cell surface membrane?

    <p>Enhance cell recognition</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What color change indicates the presence of lipids in an emulsion test?

    <p>Cloudy-white color</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How can you determine the presence of a peptide bond and protein in a solution?

    <p>Look for a purple colouration after adding very dilute copper (II) sulfate solution.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the function of enzymes in a reaction?

    <p>Increase the rate of reaction by lowering activation energy</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary factor that affects the rate of enzyme-controlled reactions with regards to temperature?

    <p>The temperature, up to an optimum point, then it decreases</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of the active site in an enzyme?

    <p>It is an area formed by only a few amino acids and fits around the substrate</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the induced fit model describe in enzyme-substrate interactions?

    <p>The enzyme changes shape to better fit around the substrate</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What happens to enzyme activity at temperatures above the optimum?

    <p>Activity decreases due to increased kinetic energy</p> Signup and view all the answers

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