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What is the origin of the word 'protein'?
What is the origin of the word 'protein'?
- It comes from a Latin word meaning essential
- It originates from an Arabic word for building blocks
- It is derived from a Greek word proteios, meaning holding the first place (correct)
- It is derived from a Sanskrit word for strength
Who suggested the name 'proteins' to the group of organic compounds?
Who suggested the name 'proteins' to the group of organic compounds?
- Dalton
- Mulder
- Mendeleev
- Berzelius (correct)
What did Mulder use the term 'proteins' for in 1838?
What did Mulder use the term 'proteins' for in 1838?
- High molecular weight nitrogen-rich and most abundant substances present in animals and plants (correct)
- Fats and lipids in living organisms
- Inorganic compounds essential for cellular functions
- Simple organic compounds found in cells
What are the two broad groups of functions that proteins perform in living cells?
What are the two broad groups of functions that proteins perform in living cells?
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Which proteins are primarily responsible for the structure and strength of the body?
Which proteins are primarily responsible for the structure and strength of the body?
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