Protein Types and Importance
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What type of protein is albumin considered to be?

  • Incomplete protein
  • High biological value protein (correct)
  • Structural protein
  • Low biological value protein

    • Which of the following proteins is coagulated by heat?

  • Lactalbumin
  • Gelatin
  • Serum globulin
  • Egg albumin (correct)

    • What is the primary source of gelatin?

  • Plant proteins boiled in water
  • Colloidal vegetable matter
  • Ground animal bones
  • Animal tissues by boiling skin (correct)

    • Which of the following proteins lacks one or more essential amino acids?

    <p>Gelatin</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which characteristic is NOT true for serum globulin?

    <p>High biological value</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of gelatin?

    <p>Not easily digested</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which protein is rich in basic amino acids and supports connective tissue?

    <p>Gelatin</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What term describes the change in protein structure from liquid to solid or thicker liquid?

    <p>Coagulation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which protein is found predominantly in animal tissues and is known for not being present in plants?

    <p>Gelatin</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is an example of a basic protein rich in amino acids?

    <p>Egg albumin</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of conjugated protein is associated with carbohydrates?

    <p>Glycoproteins</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following best describes a simple protein?

    <p>A protein that consists only of amino acids.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary function of lipoproteins in the body?

    <p>Lipid transport in blood</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is an example of a metalloprotein?

    <p>Ferritin</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What distinguishes the C-terminal from the N-terminal in a polypeptide chain?

    <p>The C-terminal contains a COOH group, while the N-terminal contains an NH2 group.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT considered a biological function of proteins?

    <p>Providing genetic information</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which non-protein part is associated with phosphoproteins?

    <p>Phosphoric acids</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main protein found in milk?

    <p>Caseinogen</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of protein is hemoglobin classified as?

    <p>Conjugated protein</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following example proteins is involved in iron transport?

    <p>Transferrin</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following proteins is primarily classified as an albuminoid?

    <p>Collagen</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What characterizes conjugated proteins in contrast to simple proteins?

    <p>They require additional non-protein components for their structure.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of conjugated protein includes antibodies as an example?

    <p>Glycoproteins</p> Signup and view all the answers

    During the hydrolysis of a protein, what is primarily produced?

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

    What role do glycoproteins play in the immune system?

    <p>Acting as antibodies</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following statements about immunoglobulins is false?

    <p>They can function as enzymes.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is categorized under conjugated proteins due to its lipid component?

    <p>Chylomicrons</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a common type of simple protein?

    <p>Lipoprotein</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which non-protein part is found in metalloproteins that is necessary for their function?

    <p>Metals</p> Signup and view all the answers

    A protein hormone is primarily involved in which of the following functions?

    <p>Regulating physiological activities</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a characteristic of hemoproteins?

    <p>Contain a heme ring structure</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of protein is defined as having no peptide bond break?

    <p>Primary protein derivatives</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What occurs during the action of hydrolyzing agents on proteins?

    <p>Molecular weight decreases due to peptide bond breakage</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a product of protein hydrolysis?

    <p>Proteose</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of proteins require coenzymes such as FAD/FMN?

    <p>Flavoproteins</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following combinations correctly describes nucleoproteins?

    <p>DNA is associated with histone proteins in chromosomes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of derived protein is specifically produced by chemical denaturation of proteins?

    <p>Primary protein derivatives</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following statements accurately describes flavoproteins?

    <p>They are involved in enzymatic reactions requiring FAD/FMN</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What happens to the molecular weight (MW) of proteins during their hydrolysis?

    <p>MW decreases as peptide bonds are broken</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a common function of hemoproteins in the body?

    <p>Transport of respiratory gases</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Protein Types

    • Proteins are organic complex nitrogenous compounds
    • Formed by polymers of amino acids
    • Amino acids are connected by peptide links (-CO-NH-)
    • Proteins are the most complex biological molecules
    • Formed of C, H, O, N (+/- Sulfur)
    • The ends of a polypeptide chain are:
      • COOH group: called the C-terminal end
      • NH2 group: called the N-terminal end

    Biological Importance of Proteins

    • Enzymes
    • Hormones (protein hormones)
    • Plasma proteins
    • Immunoglobulins (antibodies)
    • Receptors
    • Hemoglobin
    • Lipoproteins
    • Supporting structure (cartilage, bone, skin, hair, etc.)

    Classification of Proteins

    • Simple proteins: Formed only of amino acids

    • Conjugated (compound) proteins: Protein + non-protein part

    • Derived proteins: Hydrolysis products of simple or conjugated proteins

      • Primary derived proteins: Products of denaturation
        • No hydrolysis
        • No change in molecular weight
        • Examples: coagulated albumin, coagulated globulin
      • Secondary derived proteins: Products of progressive protein hydrolysis
        • Change in molecular weight
        • Examples: proteose, peptone, peptide, amino acids

    High and Low Biological Value Proteins

    • High biological value proteins: Contain all essential amino acids (e.g., casein of milk, albumin, globulin)
    • Low biological value proteins: Lack one or more essential amino acids (e.g., gelatin, gliadin, vegetable proteins)

    Conjugated (Compound) Proteins - Examples

    • Glycoproteins: Protein + Carbohydrates (e.g., hormones, antibodies, blood group antigens)
    • Lipoproteins: Protein + Lipid (e.g., chylomicrons, VLDL, LDL, HDL)
    • Phosphoproteins: Protein + Phosphoric acids (e.g., caseinogen)
    • Metalloproteins: Protein + Metals (e.g., ceruloplasmin, transferrin, ferritin)
    • Chromoproteins: Protein + Pigment (e.g., hemoglobin, myoglobin)
    • Nucleoproteins: Protein + Nucleic acids (e.g., chromatin, ribosome)

    Gelatin

    • Obtained from collagen by boiling
    • Forms a gel by cooling
    • Easily digested
    • Not an adequate diet (low biological value, deficient in some amino acids, especially tryptophan)

    References

    • Vasudevan's Textbook of Medical Biochemistry For Students, 7th Edition
    • Chatterjea's Textbook of Medical Biochemistry, 8th edition
    • Lippincott's Illustrated Biochemistry, 8th edition

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