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Which group can function as a neurotransmitter in the brain?
Which group can function as a neurotransmitter in the brain?
- Beta
- Gamma (correct)
- Delta
- Alpha
How can proteins be distinguished according to the text?
How can proteins be distinguished according to the text?
- By their shape and size
- By their solubility in water
- By their color composition
- By the number, composition, and sequence of amino acid residues (correct)
At pH 7, what is the state of the carboxyl group?
At pH 7, what is the state of the carboxyl group?
- Basic form
- Acidic form (correct)
- Neutral form
- Amphoteric form
What type of ion is the amino group at pH 7?
What type of ion is the amino group at pH 7?
Which amino acid is a precursor of the vitamin pantothenic acid?
Which amino acid is a precursor of the vitamin pantothenic acid?
What type of molecule are amino acids primarily used to synthesize?
What type of molecule are amino acids primarily used to synthesize?
What stabilizes both α-helix and β-sheet structures in proteins?
What stabilizes both α-helix and β-sheet structures in proteins?
Which type of helical turn is an α-helix?
Which type of helical turn is an α-helix?
In α-helical formation, where do the hydrogen bonds occur?
In α-helical formation, where do the hydrogen bonds occur?
What structural feature defines a β-sheet in proteins?
What structural feature defines a β-sheet in proteins?
Which amino acid disrupts α-helical formation due to its flexibility?
Which amino acid disrupts α-helical formation due to its flexibility?
What causes some amino acids not to foster α-helical formation?
What causes some amino acids not to foster α-helical formation?
Which property of amino acids is responsible for giving them their unique properties?
Which property of amino acids is responsible for giving them their unique properties?
How are amino acids classified based on their capacity to interact with water?
How are amino acids classified based on their capacity to interact with water?
Which group of amino acids primarily contain hydrocarbons in their R groups?
Which group of amino acids primarily contain hydrocarbons in their R groups?
Which class of amino acids is known for forming hydrophobic interactions with water?
Which class of amino acids is known for forming hydrophobic interactions with water?
What is the key concept behind classifying amino acids into different categories?
What is the key concept behind classifying amino acids into different categories?
Which feature defines the unique properties of each amino acid?
Which feature defines the unique properties of each amino acid?
Which type of interaction stabilizes the tertiary structure of globular proteins?
Which type of interaction stabilizes the tertiary structure of globular proteins?
In the context of proteins, what does the term 'Greek key' refer to?
In the context of proteins, what does the term 'Greek key' refer to?
What is the primary factor responsible for stabilizing beta-sheets in proteins?
What is the primary factor responsible for stabilizing beta-sheets in proteins?
Which type of bond is characteristic of the 'Greek key' supersecondary structure?
Which type of bond is characteristic of the 'Greek key' supersecondary structure?
What provides the information necessary for the folding of a globular protein into its unique three-dimensional structure?
What provides the information necessary for the folding of a globular protein into its unique three-dimensional structure?
In protein folding, what forces bring distant amino acids into close proximity?
In protein folding, what forces bring distant amino acids into close proximity?
What type of bond is formed when the R-groups of two non-adjacent cysteines are oxidized?
What type of bond is formed when the R-groups of two non-adjacent cysteines are oxidized?
What is the function of glutathione in cells?
What is the function of glutathione in cells?
Which process does glutathione participate in among the following?
Which process does glutathione participate in among the following?
What is the tripeptide structure of glutathione?
What is the tripeptide structure of glutathione?
In what form does H2O2 oxidize the iron of hemoglobin in red blood cells?
In what form does H2O2 oxidize the iron of hemoglobin in red blood cells?
Which enzyme catalyzes the conversion of glutathione from reduced (GSH) to oxidized (GSSG) form?
Which enzyme catalyzes the conversion of glutathione from reduced (GSH) to oxidized (GSSG) form?
