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Which of the following statements accurately describes proteins?
Which of the following statements accurately describes proteins?
- Proteins are polymers formed from amino acids linked by peptide linkages. (correct)
- Proteins are primarily composed of nucleotides.
- Proteins are exclusively made up of fatty acids.
- Proteins are small molecules that do not perform biological functions.
What role do enzymes play within the body?
What role do enzymes play within the body?
- They catalyze biochemical reactions. (correct)
- They act as hormones.
- They help in the transport of oxygen in the blood.
- They mainly serve structural functions.
Which of the following is not a role of proteins in the body?
Which of the following is not a role of proteins in the body?
- Maintaining osmotic pressure in the blood.
- Storing genetic information. (correct)
- Defending against pathogens.
- Transporting molecules throughout the body.
Which amino acid is considered optically inactive?
Which amino acid is considered optically inactive?
How many amino acids are commonly found in proteins?
How many amino acids are commonly found in proteins?
Which of the following amino acids is classified as an acidic amino acid?
Which of the following amino acids is classified as an acidic amino acid?
Which of these amino acids are essential and cannot be synthesized in the human body?
Which of these amino acids are essential and cannot be synthesized in the human body?
Which amino acid listed is exclusively classified as ketogenic?
Which amino acid listed is exclusively classified as ketogenic?
Which of the following statements regarding basic amino acids is correct?
Which of the following statements regarding basic amino acids is correct?
Which of the following is NOT a glucogenic amino acid?
Which of the following is NOT a glucogenic amino acid?
Flashcards
Protein structure
Protein structure
Proteins are long chains of amino acids linked together by peptide bonds.
Peptide bond
Peptide bond
The chemical bond that links two amino acids together in a protein.
Importance of proteins
Importance of proteins
Proteins play vital roles in the body including nutrition, catalysis, hormones, defense, transport and structural elements.
Amino acid structure
Amino acid structure
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Common amino acids in proteins
Common amino acids in proteins
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Acidic amino acids
Acidic amino acids
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Essential amino acids
Essential amino acids
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Ketogenic amino acids
Ketogenic amino acids
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Basic amino acids
Basic amino acids
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Glucogenic amino acids
Glucogenic amino acids
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Study Notes
Proteins Chemistry
- Proteins are polymers of amino acids
- Amino acids are linked together by peptide bonds
- Proteins are formed from more than 50 amino acids
- Proteins are involved in many functions in the body
- Proteins play an important role in the body
- Proteins are essential for structure, function, and regulation in the body
- Proteins are responsible for many bodily functions
- Proteins carry out various roles in the body
- Proteins provide structure, catalyze reactions, transport substances, and defend the body
- Proteins provide nutrients to the body and form the structural framework for organs and tissues
- The general formula of an amino acid is as follows:
- The general formula of amino acids: RCH(NH2)COOH
- Proteins: The building blocks of our body's structure and function, polymers of amino acids
- Amino acids: twenty different building blocks that make up proteins
- Peptide linkage: The formation of a peptide linkage of amino acids via dehydration
- Proteins are composed of chains amino acids
- Proteins perform a variety of functions
- Proteins are classified by their structure and function
- Proteins carry out a large variety of functions in the human body
- Proteins are important for various functions in the human body
- Proteins are composed of chains of amino acids
- Proteins have various roles, including enzymatic, structural, and hormonal roles
- Proteins are essential for various metabolic and physiological functions
- Proteins provide structural support in the body, catalyze reactions, and transport various molecules
- The amino acid classification is based on the properties of the side chain (R group)
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