Protein (Leaving Cert Biology): Quizzes
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10 questions from this quiz
Which element makes proteins different from lipids and carbohydrates?
Which element makes proteins different from lipids and carbohydrates?
Nitrogen
How many common amino acids are there?
How many common amino acids are there?
20
What is the bond between amino acids called?
What is the bond between amino acids called?
Peptide bond
How many amino acids are in a peptide?
How many amino acids are in a peptide?
Less than 20
How many amino acids long is an average protein?
How many amino acids long is an average protein?
500
Which is a source of protein?
Which is a source of protein?
Soya beans
Which protein has a structural role in hair and nails?
Which protein has a structural role in hair and nails?
Keratin
Which are examples of proteins with a metabolic role?
Which are examples of proteins with a metabolic role?
Enzymes and hormones
What does nitrogen form in proteins?
What does nitrogen form in proteins?
Amino acids
A polypeptide contains how many amino acids?
A polypeptide contains how many amino acids?
20 or more