W1H3 Protein

What is a peptide bond?

• Bond that holds two amino acids together.
• A bond that holds hydrogen and oxygen molecules together.
• A bond that holds the phosphate group of one nucleotide and a sugar of a neighboring nucleotide.
• A bond that is formed by the sharing of electrons.

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NGSS.HS-LS1-6

This is one job proteins do NOT have in the body

• storing genetic information
• structure
• speed up chemical reactions
• transport things through cell membrane

What is the monomer of proteins?

• amino acids
• polypeptides
• nucleotides
• monosaccharides

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NGSS.HS-LS1-6

Which macromolecule is this?

• carbohydrate
• lipid
• protein
• nucleic acid

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NGSS.HS-LS1-6

What is a protein: 

• A polymer composed of many sugars.
• A polymer composed of many amino acids. 
• A polymer composed of fatty acids. 
• A polymer composed of nucleotides. 

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NGSS.HS-LS1-6

Which of the following is NOT a function of proteins

• Assist in blood clotting
• Fight infections and diseases
• Assist in the processing of glucose
• None of the above

What is the NH₂ (nitrogen-containing) group on this amino acid called?

• amino group
• R group
• carboxyl group

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NGSS.HS-LS1-6

Linking several amino acids together produces what polymer?

• polysaccharide
• polypeptide
• polynucleotide
• triglyceride

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NGSS.HS-LS1-6

This transport protein is used to move Oxygen throughout the body (to and from red blood cells).  

• hemoglobin
• collagen
• insulin
• antibodies

What are the bonds that connect amino acids in a protein called?

• peptide bonds
• ester bonds
• glycosidic bonds
• phosphodiester bonds