Proteins

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What holds amino acids together?

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Peptide bonds.

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What is another name for a protein?

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Polypeptide.

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What macromolecule can form many highly complex structures and has functions such as structural support, speeding up chemical reactions, and forming cell membrane channels?

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Proteins.

Front

Name a protein that provides structural support in hair and nails.

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Keratin.

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Which of the following is NOT a function of proteins: provide quick energy, speed up chemical reactions, or structural support?

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Provide quick energy.

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What are the building blocks of proteins?

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Amino acids.

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What type of bond forms between amino acids during protein synthesis?

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Peptide bond.

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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 is the role of enzymes in biological systems?

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To speed up chemical reactions.

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What is the difference between a polypeptide and a protein?

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A polypeptide is a chain of amino acids, while a protein is a functional molecule made up of one or more polypeptides.