15 Questions
Which elements are present in a protein molecule?
Carbon, hydrogen, nitrogen, oxygen, and sulfur
What are the building blocks of protein?
Amino acids
What is the primary structure of a protein?
The specific number and order of amino acids in the protein chain
Which type of protein structure is the most common and has a three-dimensional shape that is globular in nature?
Tertiary structure
What is the role of fibrous proteins in the cell?
They provide structural support
What is the chemical makeup of amino acids that allows proteins to be considered organic molecules?
They contain the element carbon
Which type of structure is determined by the hydrogen bonding pattern of hydrogens in the amine and carboxyl groups?
Secondary structure
What is the primary function of chaperone proteins in protein folding?
To assist the polypeptide chain in folding correctly
What happens to a protein when it undergoes denaturation?
It loses its tertiary structure
Which protein molecule acts as a transcription factor?
Estrogen receptor
Which protein molecule helps link neighboring cells together and promotes tissue structure?
Cadherin
Which protein molecule transports oxygen in red blood cells?
Hemoglobin
Which protein molecule protects the cell against DNA damage?
p53
Which protein molecule helps organize DNA?
Histones
Which protein molecule allows for repeated muscle contraction and relaxation?
Acetylcholinesterase
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