Proteins and Amino Acids Quiz

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What is the primary function of structural proteins?

Providing support for cells and tissues (correct)

Transporting molecules within the cell

Regulating hormonal activities

Catalyzing chemical reactions

Which type of protein includes examples like alpha globulin and hemoglobin?

Globular proteins (correct)

Keratin

Fibrous proteins

Myosin

What holds together amino acids into a large macromolecule called a polypeptide?

Peptide bond (correct)

Amino group

Carboxyl group

R group

What are the building blocks of proteins?

Amino acids Signup and view all the answers

Which function do enzymes serve in the body?

Increasing the rate of chemical reactions Signup and view all the answers

What are the two major types of proteins mentioned in the text?

Globular proteins and fibrous proteins Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of storage proteins?

Store amino acids for future use Signup and view all the answers

What is the main function of receptor proteins?

Receive chemical signals from outside a cell Signup and view all the answers

What is the difference between DNA and RNA?

DNA has thymine while RNA has uracil as one of its bases Signup and view all the answers

What is the cause of Down Syndrome?

An additional copy of chromosome 21 Signup and view all the answers

What is the structure of ATP?

Adenine base, ribose sugar, and three phosphate groups Signup and view all the answers

What is the process by which green plants convert light energy into chemical energy?

Photosynthesis Signup and view all the answers

What are Chargaff's rules related to DNA?

Relative amounts of adenine and thymine are equal Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of proteins in defense?

[Proteins] form antibodies to prevent infection Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of proteins in hormone production?

[Proteins] are involved in the creation of some hormones Signup and view all the answers

What are the stages of the cell cycle?

G1, S, G2, M, Cytokinesis Signup and view all the answers