Unit 1 Biological Molecules

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What is the process called when an amino acid is removed?
Deanimation
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What is the bond called that is formed between two amino acids that are joined together by a condensation reaction ?
Peptide
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How many structures does a protein have?
4
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A protein with a specific sequence of amino acids that make up the protein?
Primary structure
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What is the enzyme used to help catalyse the breaking of peptide bonds ?
Protease
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What protein is an example of a fibrous structural protein?
Collagen
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What protein is used in the body to provide mechanical strength in many areas?
Collagen
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What protein is used to carry oxygen from the lungs to the tissues
Haemoglobin
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What protein is soluble in water?
Haemoglobin
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What protein is insoluble in water?
Collagen
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What protein is wound mostly into alpha helix structure ?
Haemoglobin
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What protein mostly consists of left handed helix structures?
Collagen
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What do organisms do to rebuild proteins?
Break down existing proteins
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What protein structure refers to coiling and pleating of parts of the polypeptide molecule?
Secondary structure
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What structure refers to the overall 3D structure of the final polypeptide or protein molecule?
Tertiary structure
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What bonds are found in a proteins secondary structure?
Hydrogen
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