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What is the common structural feature shared by all proteins?
What is the common structural feature shared by all proteins?
- Linear polymers of amino acids (correct)
- Formation of immunoglobulins
- Presence of collagen and calcium phosphate crystals
- Presence of carboxyl and amino groups
Which class of molecules are essential for every life process?
Which class of molecules are essential for every life process?
- Carbohydrates
- Nucleic acids
- Lipids
- Proteins (correct)
What determines the role of an amino acid in a protein?
What determines the role of an amino acid in a protein?
- The presence of carboxyl groups
- Its distinctive side chain (R group) (correct)
- The number of hydrogen atoms it contains
- Its location in the protein structure
How many standard amino acids are found in mammalian proteins?
How many standard amino acids are found in mammalian proteins?
Which group of proteins fight infectious agents in the body?
Which group of proteins fight infectious agents in the body?
What type of organic molecules are amino acids?
What type of organic molecules are amino acids?
What is the main function of contractile proteins?
What is the main function of contractile proteins?
Which component of an amino acid determines its role in a protein?
Which component of an amino acid determines its role in a protein?
What is the distinctive feature of the side chain in amino acids?
What is the distinctive feature of the side chain in amino acids?
Which class of molecules are essential for directing and regulating metabolism?
Which class of molecules are essential for directing and regulating metabolism?
What type of proteins are responsible for fighting infectious agents in the body?
What type of proteins are responsible for fighting infectious agents in the body?
Which organic molecules possess both carboxyl and amino groups?
Which organic molecules possess both carboxyl and amino groups?
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