PROTEIN

Question 1

Proteins are made up of amino acids linked by peptide bonds.

Accepted Answer

o

Question 2

Collagen is a fibrous protein that provides structural support in connective tissues.

Accepted Answer

o

Question 3

Denaturation of a protein affects its function but does not change its structure.

Accepted Answer

x

Question 4

Which of the following is NOT a function of proteins?

Accepted Answer

1

Question 5

The primary structure of a protein is determined by:

Accepted Answer

2

Question 6

Which amino acid contains a sulfur atom and can form disulfide bonds?

Accepted Answer

3

Question 7

Which level of protein structure is responsible for α-helices and β-sheets?

Accepted Answer

1

Question 8

Globular proteins are generally water-soluble.

Accepted Answer

o

Question 9

Name one factor that can denature a protein.

Accepted Answer

Heat

Accepted Answer

pH

Accepted Answer

Organic solvents

Accepted Answer

Temperature

Accepted Answer

Heavy metals

Question 10

The monomers of proteins are called ________.

Accepted Answer

Amino acid

Question 11

The structural protein found in hair and nails is called ________.

Accepted Answer

Keratin

Question 12

The bond that forms between two cysteine residues in a protein is called a ________ bond.

Accepted Answer

Disulfide

Question 13

The enzyme that catalyzes the breakdown of proteins into peptides is called ________.

Accepted Answer

Protease

Accepted Answer

Peptidase

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