Amino Acids and Proteins

Question 1

Which statement best describes the function of an enzyme produced in the salivary glands in the mouth?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

It speeds up reactions in the mouth.

Question 2

Which compounds are referred to as “the building blocks of proteins”?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

amino acids

Question 3

Which statement describes how polymerization relates to proteins and amino acids?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

Many different amino acids join together to form a protein.

Question 4

Which enzyme is a protein that acts as a biological catalyst in the digestion of fat?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

lipase

Question 5

Which statement best describes what happens to protein when a steak is cooked?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

It denatures and coagulates during cooking.

Question 6

Which lists the molecules in order from most complex to least complex?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

proteins, polypeptides, peptides, amino acids

Question 7

All amino acids have an amino group and

Revolt · Accepted Answer

a carboxyl group.

Question 8

Consider the amino acid below, which is called alanine.Which atoms give the amino acid its unique chemical and physical properties?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

the CH3 group

Question 9

Which diagram shows the polymerization of amino acids?

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mc026-2.jpg

Question 10

Which of the following is the smallest?

Revolt · Accepted Answer

amino acids

Amino Acids and Proteins Answers