Amino Acids (OCR GCSE Chemistry A (Gateway Science Suite)): Quizzes
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What two functional groups do amino acids contain?
What two functional groups do amino acids contain?
Amino & carboxylic acid
What is the formula of the amino group in amino acids?
What is the formula of the amino group in amino acids?
What is the formula of the carboxylic acid group?
What is the formula of the carboxylic acid group?
What type of process links amino acids together?
What type of process links amino acids together?
Condensation polymerisation
What are the long chains formed when amino acids link together called?
What are the long chains formed when amino acids link together called?
Polypeptides
What are the bonds connecting amino acids in a polypeptide called?
What are the bonds connecting amino acids in a polypeptide called?
Peptide bonds
What do polypeptide chains fold into?
What do polypeptide chains fold into?
Proteins
What molecule is produced as a by-product in condensation polymerisation?
What molecule is produced as a by-product in condensation polymerisation?
Water
What is the nature of the amino group ?
What is the nature of the amino group ?
Basic
What is the nature of the carboxylic acid group ?
What is the nature of the carboxylic acid group ?
Acidic
Why are proteins important?
Why are proteins important?
Essential for all living organisms
Can polypeptides contain different amino acids?
Can polypeptides contain different amino acids?
Yes, in various patterns