14 Questions
What is the primary component of proteins?
Amino acids
What type of protein is responsible for muscle contraction?
Contractile proteins
Which protein consists of a single polypeptide chain?
Albumin
What is the term for proteins that contain a protein part and a non-protein part?
Conjugated proteins
What is the function of transport proteins?
Transport function
What type of protein is involved in the regulation of metabolism?
Regulatory proteins or hormones
What is the term for proteins that are degradation products of native proteins?
Derived proteins
What is the term for proteins that contain only amino acids?
Simple proteins
Which class of proteins based on shape are albumin and globulins part of?
Globular Proteins
Which protein classification would casein of milk fall under based on nutritional value?
Nutritionally Rich Proteins
What type of proteins are deficient in more than one essential amino acid?
Poor Proteins
Which protein classification includes collagen and elastin?
Fibrous Proteins
Which proteins are primarily spherical or oval in shape?
Globular Proteins
What type of protein can be effectively derived from pulses and cereals?
Incomplete Proteins
Learn about proteins, macromolecules made up of amino acids linked by peptide linkages and intermolecular forces. Understand how polypeptides form proteins, with examples of albumin, insulin, and collagen.
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