Proteins and Nucleic Acids

Question 1

The building blocks of proteins are ✔ amino acidsnucleotidesbase pairs.

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amino acids

Question 2

The building blocks of nucleic acids are amino acids✔ nucleotidesbase pairs.

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nucleotides

Question 3

The three parts of an amino acid are the amino group, the carboxyl group, and the group.

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R

Question 4

What is the name of the bond that is created when two amino acids join?

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peptide bond

Question 5

Identify which scientist or group of scientists was responsible for making each of the following discoveries.The double-helix structure of DNA: Mulder Berzelius Miescher Levene ✔ Watson, Crick, and Franklin

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Watson, Crick, and Franklin; Selection 1: Watson, Crick, and Franklin; Selection 2: Mulder; Selection 3: Levene

Question 6

Determine whether each of the following is a characteristic of DNA, RNA, or both.Is single-stranded: DNA✔ RNAboth

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RNA; Selection 1: RNA; Selection 2: both; Selection 3: RNA; Selection 4: both; Selection 5: DNA; Selection 6: both; Selection 7: DNA

Question 7

Which of the following correctly lists functions of proteins?

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providing structure, regulating cell processes, and creating movement

Question 8

Which statement best describes the relationship between proteins and nucleic acids?

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Nucleic acids have the code that determines which proteins are made.

Question 9

There are twenty amino acids in living organisms. Ten of these are referred to as essential amino acids. Why are they called essential amino acids?

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These amino acids cannot be made by the human body and must be consumed in one’s diet.

Question 10

What could happen if a person doesn’t get the proper amount of protein in his or her diet?

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The body would break down existing muscle to get the amino acids it needs.

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