Cell Biology Flashcard

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What is the overall three-dimensional shape of a polypeptide called?

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Tertiary structure.

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What is the reverse reaction of condensation in protein polymerization?

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Hydrolysis.

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Which cellular component is not part of the endomembrane system?

Back

Ribosomes.

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What are hydrophilic side chains?

Back

They interact readily with water.

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What is the process called when monomers link together to form polymers?

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Polymerization.

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What are the four levels of protein structure?

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Primary, Secondary, Tertiary, and Quaternary.

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What type of bond is primarily responsible for the secondary structure of proteins?

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Hydrogen bonds.

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What is the primary structure of a protein?

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The sequence of amino acids in a polypeptide chain.

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What role do ribosomes play in protein synthesis?

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They are the sites of translation where proteins are synthesized.

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What is the function of the endoplasmic reticulum?

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It is involved in the synthesis of proteins and lipids.