16 Questions
What is the function of proteins such as pepsin and amylase?
Catalyzing chemical reactions
How many amino acids are found in naturally derived proteins?
20
What determines the primary sequence of a protein?
The gene sequence
What is the role of mRNA in the process of gene expression?
Translation of protein
What is the main reason for the different forms and functions of proteins?
Differences in the amino acid composition
What is the property of amino acids that influences the function and folding of a protein?
Their chemical properties
What is the typical range of amino acids in a polypeptide chain?
50-2000
What is the term used to describe the concept that 'amino acid sequence determines protein structure and structure dictates biochemical function'?
Threshold concept
What is the Greek term that means 'leavened' and is used to describe enzymes?
Enzyme
Who discovered the protein-digesting enzyme trypsin?
Kuhne
What is the minimum molecular weight of a polypeptide chain to be considered a protein?
10000
What is the term used to describe the bonds formed between the amino group of one amino acid and the carboxyl group of another?
Peptide bonds
Who demonstrated that enzymes can be crystallized and their arrangement of atoms can be studied?
Sumner
What is the process that breaks weak bonds, leading to the denaturing of proteins?
Breaking of hydrogen bonds
Who determined the exact order of the amino acids in the molecule bovine insulin?
Sanger
What is the term used to describe the 'first quality' or 'first' class of biomolecules?
Protein
Learn about the various roles of proteins in the body, including catalyzing chemical reactions, providing structural support, and regulating cellular processes. Understand how protein structure relates to function and discover the different types of proteins.
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