Seed Storage Proteins and Protein Functions Quiz
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What is the function of enzymatic proteins in the cell?

  • Selective acceleration of chemical reactions (correct)
  • Transport of substances
  • Storage of amino acids
  • Protection against disease
  • Which protein is responsible for protection against disease?

  • Casein
  • Digestive enzymes
  • Hemoglobin
  • Antibodies (correct)
  • What is the main function of storage proteins in the cell?

  • Transport of substances
  • Selective acceleration of chemical reactions
  • Storage of amino acids (correct)
  • Protection against disease
  • Which protein transports oxygen from the lungs to other parts of the body?

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

    Which type of protein is ovalbumin?

    <p>Storage protein</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the function of insulin in the body?

    <p>To regulate blood sugar concentration</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which protein is responsible for muscle contraction?

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

    What is the function of receptor proteins?

    <p>Coordinate an organism's activities</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of amino acids have hydrophobic side chains?

    <p>Alanine, Methionine, Isoleucine</p> Signup and view all the answers

    At what pH level would the Aspartic acid side chain be negatively charged?

    <p>pH 10</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary structure of a protein?

    <p>A linear sequence of amino acids held together by peptide bonds</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which amino acid is commonly involved in forming disulfide bonds in proteins?

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

    What feature gives a polypeptide its directionality?

    <p>Linear sequence of amino acids</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which amino acid is classified as hydrophilic?

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

    What is the secondary structure of a protein characterized by?

    <p>Stabilization by hydrogen bonds between the carbonyl and amino groups</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which protein structure level involves the interactions between amino acid side chains/R groups?

    <p>Tertiary Structure</p> Signup and view all the answers

    At what pH level would the Lysine side chain be positively charged?

    <p>pH 10</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of amino acids are negatively charged at pH 7?

    <p>Glutamic acid, Aspartic acid, Lysine</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which amino acid has a unique sulfur-containing side chain that can form disulfide bonds?

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

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