amino acids and the peptide bond

Question 1

what kind of molecule is a protein

Answer 1

macromolecule

Question 2

What does the shape of a protein determine

Answer 2

function

Question 3

what determines shape of protein

Answer 3

Sequence, type and number of amino acids in protein

Question 4

6 ways proteins are used in calls

Answer 4

-cell membrane
-hormones
-immunoproteins
-transport proteins
-structural proteins
-contractile proteins

Question 5

3 groups in amino acids

Answer 5

amino/basic group
variable group (R)
carboxyl group

Question 6

bonds in polypeptides

Answer 6

peptide bond
covalent bond
made using condensation reaction

Question 7

what does the variable group of an amino acid do

Answer 7

determines amino acid function

Question 8

define primary structure of a protein

Answer 8

a sequence of amino acids

Question 9

general structure of an amino acid

Answer 9

where NH2 represents amino group
COOH represents carboxyl group
R group represents a side chain

Question 10

how many amino acids are there in all organisms

Answer 10

20

Question 11

what changes in amino acids

Answer 11

the R group

Question 12

dipeptide

Answer 12

condensation of 2 amino acids

Question 13

polypeptide

Answer 13

condensation of many amino acids

Question 14

when are amino acids unsaturated

Answer 14

they have a double bond
in the hydrocarbon chain
and are able to accept more hydrogen