Proteins Flashcards
1
Q
Egg yolk consists mainly of:
A
Lipoproteins
2
Q
In the presence of water, the core of a protein will mostly consist of hydrophilic groups T/F
A
False
The Hydrophobic portions will orientate to the outside
3
Q
In what form does glycin exist at a pH of 5
A
Zwitter ion
4
Q
Bond strength order in amino acids
A
Van Der Waals < Electrostatic Interactions < Hydrophobic Interactions < Hydrogen bonding < Covalent bonding
5
Q
Name the semi-essential amino acids
A
Cysteine, Tyrosine
6
Q
Match:
Biogenetic amine, Umami taste, Gluten free breads, diet coke
A
Tyramine, Monosodium glutamate, Transglutaminase, Phenylalanine
7
Q
Lysine attributes
A
Participates in Maillard reaction
Substrate for transglutaminase
Can participate in electrostatic interactions between side chains
