Proteins Chemistry Basics Quiz
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What are the building blocks of proteins?

  • Nucleic acids
  • Amino acids (correct)
  • Fatty acids
  • Carbohydrates

    • Which elements are present in proteins?

  • Carbon, Oxygen, Sodium, and Magnesium
  • Carbon, Hydrogen, Oxygen, and Sulphur
  • Carbon, Nitrogen, Phosphorus, and Sulfur
  • Carbon, Hydrogen, Oxygen, and Nitrogen (correct)

    • What are proteins known as when they are in the form of polymers?

  • Lipids
  • Polypeptides (correct)
  • Nucleotides
  • Monosaccharides

    • How many natural amino acids serve as the primary building blocks for all proteins?

    <p>20</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How many functional roles do proteins perform?

    <p>6</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary building block for all proteins?

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

    Which element is NOT present in proteins?

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

    Which functional role involves proteins that act as oxygen carriers?

    <p>Structural functions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the distinct side chain in an amino acid called?

    <p>R group</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are proteins known as when they are in the form of polymers?

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

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