Nutrition: Concepts and Controversies - Standalone book (MindTap Course List)
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Author: Frances Sizer, Ellie Whitney
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Chapter 6, Problem 1SC
The basic building blocks for protein are
a. glucose units.
b. amino acids.
c. side chains.
d. saturated bonds.
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Quaternary structure is a force between different polypeptides.
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Hydrogen bond is an only force found in quaternary structure.
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Quaternary structure contains one polypeptide.
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Quaternary structure is an unfolded form of protein.
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Secondary structure of a protein determines how it folds up into a unique three dimensional structure.
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They can be hydrophobic, hydrophilic, or both.
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They are composed of amino acids.
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Their primary function is energy storage.
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Nutrition: Concepts and Controversies - Standalone book (MindTap Course List)
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