Proteins in Living Things (HSC SSCE Biology): Quizzes
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Which five chemical elements combine to form amino acids in proteins?
Which five chemical elements combine to form amino acids in proteins?
C, H, O, N, S
What are the three components found in each amino acid?
What are the three components found in each amino acid?
Amino group, acid group, R group
What is the primary structure of a protein?
What is the primary structure of a protein?
Linear sequence of amino acids
What are the two main types of secondary structure in proteins?
What are the two main types of secondary structure in proteins?
Alpha helix and pleated sheet
In sickle cell anaemia, which amino acid replaces glutamate in haemoglobin?
In sickle cell anaemia, which amino acid replaces glutamate in haemoglobin?
Valine
Which characteristic distinguishes fibrous proteins from globular proteins?
Which characteristic distinguishes fibrous proteins from globular proteins?
Fibrous are insoluble; globular soluble
What is the primary role of enzymes in cells?
What is the primary role of enzymes in cells?
Catalyse biochemical reactions
What does haemoglobin transport in the body?
What does haemoglobin transport in the body?
Oxygen
When does a protein have quaternary structure?
When does a protein have quaternary structure?
Two or more polypeptides link together
What field combines computer science and genetics to analyse biological data?
What field combines computer science and genetics to analyse biological data?
Bioinformatics