Structure of Amino Acid 1-A: Aliphatic Amino Acids Quiz
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What type of chemical reaction occurs when phosphoric acid is esterified to the hydroxyl groups of serine and threonine residues?

  • Decomposition reaction
  • Condensation reaction (correct)
  • Hydrolysis reaction
  • Oxidation reaction
  • Which functional groups on proteins are involved in the esterification with phosphoric acid?

  • Serine and threonine residues (correct)
  • Tyrosine and lysine residues
  • Glycine and proline residues
  • Glutamine and aspartate residues
  • What type of compounds are formed when phosphoric acid esterifies with proteins?

  • Lipoproteins
  • Glycoproteins
  • Metalloproteins
  • Phosphoproteins (correct)
  • Which type of proteins contain metal ions according to the text?

    <p>F- Metalloproteins</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of serine and threonine residues in proteins?

    <p>Serve as attachment points for phosphoric acid</p> Signup and view all the answers

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