Proteins in Biochemistry
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Which element is not commonly found in proteins?

  • Sulfur (correct)
  • Nitrogen
  • Hydrogen
  • Carbon

    • What is the average nitrogen content of proteins by mass?

  • 5.4%
  • 10.3%
  • 20.5%
  • 15.4% (correct)

    • What is the main elemental composition of proteins?

  • Carbon, Hydrogen, Nitrogen, Oxygen, Sulfur
  • Carbon, Hydrogen, Nitrogen, Oxygen (correct)
  • Carbon, Hydrogen, Nitrogen, Oxygen, Sulfur, Iron
  • Carbon, Hydrogen, Nitrogen

    • What percentage of a cell's overall mass do proteins account for?

    <p>15%</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What functional groups are attached to the alpha (a) carbon in amino acids?

    <p>Amino and carboxyl groups</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following elements is commonly found in proteins?

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

    What is the primary function of proteins in cells?

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

    What is the elemental composition of proteins?

    <p>Carbon, hydrogen, nitrogen, oxygen, phosphorus</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the average nitrogen content of proteins by mass?

    <p>15.4%</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What functional groups are attached to the alpha (a) carbon in amino acids?

    <p>Amino (-NH2) and carboxyl (-COOH) groups</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of proteins?

    <p>Are branched polymers</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the elemental composition of proteins?

    <p>Carbon, hydrogen, nitrogen, oxygen, and phosphorus</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the most abundant molecule in cells after water?

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

    What functional groups are attached to the alpha (a) carbon in amino acids?

    <p>Amino (-NH2) and carboxyl (-COOH) groups</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the average nitrogen content of proteins by mass?

    <p>15.4%</p> Signup and view all the answers

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