1) Introducing Proteins and Amino Acids

Question 1

Proteins are o_________ molecules (as they contain carbon).

Answer 1

organic

Question 2

A protein is a p___________ built up of one or more a_________ a___________.

Answer 2

polymer

amino acids

Question 3

Their s_________ is essential to their function.

Answer 3

shape

Question 4

Amino acids are the m___________ that make up proteins.

Answer 4

monomers

Question 5

Draw a a basic amino acid.

Answer 5

Question 6

Label a basic amino acid.

Answer 6

Question 7

How many naturally occurring amino acids are there?

Answer 7

20

They each have a different R group

Question 8

Each amino acid has a different R group which can vary in their properties.
They can vary in:

s_________

p_________

c_________

Answer 8

size
polarity
charge

Question 9

When 2 amino acids react together they form a d__________.

Answer 9

dipeptide

Question 10

The bonds that form between amino acids are called p_________ b__________.

Answer 10

peptide bonds

Question 11

Draw a dipeptide

Answer 11

Question 12

There are basically 4 types of protein:

E -
A -
T -
S -

Answer 12

Enzymes
Antibodies
Transport
Structural