Proteins Practice

Front

What is the process called that breaks down proteins into amino acids?

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Hydrolysis

Front

What is the monomer of proteins?

Back

Amino acids

Front

What reaction forms a peptide bond between two amino acids?

Back

Dehydration Synthesis

Front

What type of bond is a peptide bond?

Back

Covalent bond

Front

Which food is likely to contain a high amount of protein?

Back

Steak

Front

What is the primary function of proteins in the body?

Back

To build and repair tissues.

Front

What are the building blocks of proteins?

Back

Amino acids

Front

What is the name of the bond that links amino acids together?

Back

Peptide bond

Front

What is the process called that combines amino acids to form proteins?

Back

Dehydration Synthesis

Front

What are enzymes?

Back

Proteins that act as catalysts to speed up chemical reactions.