9 Questions
Which element is present in proteins in addition to carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen?
Nitrogen
What gives the name 'amino' to the amino acids that are the basic units of protein chains?
Nitrogen-containing
Which element is NOT mentioned as part of the basic units of protein chains?
Potassium
What is the primary determinant of a protein's function?
Its shape
What is the main reason for the uniqueness of each human being?
Differences in DNA sequences
What two major steps are required to transform DNA information into the appropriate sequence of amino acids for protein synthesis?
DNA transcription and mRNA translation
What is the role of each protein's structure in determining its function?
It influences the specific function of the protein
Why are small differences in the body's proteins responsible for the uniqueness of each human being?
They cause differences in the amino acid sequences of proteins
What is the primary determinant of a protein's function?
The specific amino acid sequence of the protein
Explore the chemical composition of proteins and the presence of nitrogen atoms in amino acids, the fundamental units of protein chains.
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