Protein Structure Quiz

What are proteins made up of?

• Lipids

• Carbohydrates

• Amino acids

• Nucleic acids

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What is the chemical group that distinguishes amino acids from each other?

• Carboxyl group

• Amino group

• R group

• Hydrogen atom

What is the name of the reaction for joining two amino acids together?

• Hydrolysis reaction

• Condensation reaction

• Oxidation reaction

• Reduction reaction

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NGSS.HS-PS1-2

What is the primary structure of a protein?

• Order of amino acids in a polypeptide chain

• Twisted or folded structure of a polypeptide chain

• Unique 3D shape of a protein

• More than one polypeptide chain

What holds the secondary structure of a protein in place?

• Ionic bonds

• Hydrogen bonds

• Disulfide bonds

• Peptide bonds

What is the tertiary structure of a protein?

• Order of amino acids in a polypeptide chain

• Twisted or folded structure of a polypeptide chain

• Unique 3D shape of a protein

• More than one polypeptide chain

What can cause a change in the amino acid sequence of a protein?

• Mutation

• Enzyme denaturation

• Hydrolysis reaction

• Condensation reaction

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NGSS.HS-LS3-2

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What happens to the 3D shape of a protein when it denatures?

• It remains the same

• It becomes more stable

• It becomes more flexible

• It collapses

What determines the unique 3D shape of a protein?

• Order of amino acids

• Number of amino acids

• Type of amino acids

• Location of hydrogen bonds

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NGSS.HS-LS1-6

What is the quaternary structure of a protein?

• Order of amino acids in a polypeptide chain

• Twisted or folded structure of a polypeptide chain

• Unique 3D shape of a protein

• More than one polypeptide chain