Protein Structure and Function (VCE SSCE Biology): Quizzes
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What is another name for a protein?
What is another name for a protein?
Polypeptide
Which enzyme breaks down hydrogen peroxide into water and oxygen?
Which enzyme breaks down hydrogen peroxide into water and oxygen?
Catalase
Which protein is found in skin, hair, and nails?
Which protein is found in skin, hair, and nails?
Keratin
How many components are bonded to the central carbon atom in an amino acid?
How many components are bonded to the central carbon atom in an amino acid?
Four
How many different types of amino acids exist based on R-group variations?
How many different types of amino acids exist based on R-group variations?
20
What term describes amino acids as the smallest building blocks of proteins?
What term describes amino acids as the smallest building blocks of proteins?
Monomers
What by-product is produced when amino acids join through condensation reactions?
What by-product is produced when amino acids join through condensation reactions?
Water
What does the primary structure of a protein refer to?
What does the primary structure of a protein refer to?
Sequence of amino acids
Which secondary structure resembles a spiral staircase?
Which secondary structure resembles a spiral staircase?
Alpha helix
How many polypeptide chains does haemoglobin have?
How many polypeptide chains does haemoglobin have?
Four