Protein Flashcards
0
Q
Polymer is also known as a
A
Polypeptide
1
Q
What are proteins
A
Polymers of amino acids
2
Q
Proteins consist of
A
Carbon
Hydrogen
Oxygen
Nitrogen
3
Q
Has how many (monomer) amino acids
A
20
4
Q
Amino acids contain a chain of what?
A
Or R Group which differ from one amino acid to the next
5
Q
What is another word for an amino acid chain
A
R Group
6
Q
What does each protein have
A
A specific role
7
Q
Some proteins do
A
Regulate cell processes
For bone and muscle
8
Q
The formula H2N is a
A
Amino group
9
Q
What is a polypeptide
A
String of amino acids bonded together
10
Q
Proteins have how many levels of organization
A
4
