Proteins and Their Functions in Biology
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What is the primary role of collagen in the body?

  • Transmitting nerve impulses
  • Providing structural support (correct)
  • Carrying oxygen in the blood
  • Facilitating enzymatic reactions
  • Which type of protein is primarily responsible for muscle contraction?

  • Contractile proteins (correct)
  • Structural proteins
  • Transport proteins
  • Enzymatic proteins
  • Pepsin, trypsin, and ribonuclease are examples of which category of proteins?

  • Structural proteins
  • Contractile proteins
  • Enzymatic proteins (correct)
  • Transport proteins
  • Which of the following proteins is a key transport protein found in muscle tissue?

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

    Elastin contributes to which of the following tissue properties?

    <p>Flexibility and resilience</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the sequence of amino acids in the structure of Bradykinin?

    <p>Arg-Pro-Pro-Gly-Phe-Ser-Pro-Phe-Arg</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following amino acids is present in the structure of the antibiotics gramicidin S and tyrocidin?

    <p>D-phenylalanine</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How are proteins classified according to the content provided?

    <p>By various systems including structure, solubility, and function</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How many amino acids make up the peptide tyrocidin based on the given structure?

    <p>10</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which characteristic is NOT mentioned as part of the classification systems for proteins?

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

    What function do enzymes serve in the body?

    <p>They catalyze chemical reactions.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What percent of total proteins in a cell are estimated to be enzymes?

    <p>90%</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What types of proteins are primarily involved in chemical reactions within the body?

    <p>Enzymatic proteins</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following describes polypeptide hormones?

    <p>They regulate metabolic pathways.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of these functions do proteins NOT perform in the body?

    <p>Providing energy storage</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Enzyme Proteins

    • Nearly 90% of total proteins in the cell are enzymes
    • Enzymes catalyze chemical reactions within the body

    Structural Proteins

    • Provide structural support and shape to cells and tissues
    • Examples include collagen, elastin, and keratin

    Contractile Proteins

    • Involved in muscle contraction and movement
    • Examples include myosin and actin

    Transport Proteins

    • Facilitate the movement of molecules within the body
    • Examples include hemoglobin, hemocyanin, myoglobin, and serum proteins

    Polypeptide Hormones

    • Regulate metabolic pathways within the body
    • Bradykinin is a polypeptide hormone with 9 amino acids (Arg-Pro-Pro-Gly-Phe-Ser-Pro-Phe-Arg)

    Cyclic Peptides

    • Gramicidin S and Tyrocidin are cyclic peptides that act as antibiotics
    • They are made up of 10 amino acids and contain D-phenylalanine
    • The structure of Gramicidin S is: Val-Orn-Leu-D-Phe-Pro, Pro-D-Phe-Leu-Orn-Val
    • The structure of Tyrocidin is: Val-Orn-Leu-D-Phe-Pro, Tyr-Gln-Asn-D-Phe-Phe

    Protein Classification

    • Different systems classify proteins based on structure, solubility, function, chemical composition, or other properties.
    • There is no universally satisfactory system for classifying proteins.

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    Explore the various types of proteins, including enzyme proteins, structural proteins, contractile proteins, and transport proteins. This quiz will test your understanding of their roles and examples within biological systems. Delve into the fascinating world of polypeptide hormones and cyclic peptides as well.

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