Intro to Biochemistry (Murphy 301) CH
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The side chain of histidine has a typical pKa value in the range of 6.5-7.4. However,
when analyzing the pKa values in a particular protein, scientists determined that one
particular His residue has an unusually low pKa value of 4.8. Which of the following
statements correctly explain this anomaly?
1) The microenvironment around a residue can impact its pKa value.
2) A positively charged amino acid must be in close proximity to this residue.
3) A negatively charged amino acid must be in close proximity to this residue.
4) This residue must be located on the surface of the protein. - ✔✔Statement 1 and 2
The side chain of ________ has a pKa in the physiological pH range and is therefore
often involved in proton transfer during enzymatic catalysis. - ✔✔Histidine
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,All amino acids have a chiral α-carbon EXCEPT ________. - ✔✔glycine
Which of the following statements regarding Anfinsen's denaturing experiments with
ribonuclease A are valid?
1) Exposing the denatured protein to air oxidation and then dialysis to remove urea
restored the protein to its original functionality.
2) Removing urea by dialysis and then allowing air oxidation of the denatured protein
restored the protein to its original functionality.
3) Denaturing the protein with both urea and β-mercaptoethanol yielded an inactive
protein.
4) Protein folding is determined by its primary sequence. - ✔✔Only statements 2, 3, and
4 are valid.
Which of the following statements about protein quaternary structure are correct?
1) It involves a complex of two or more proteins interacting with each other.
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,2) The subunits of the structure can be either identical or different.
3) The interactions between subunits can give rise to indefinite growth of polymeric
complexes.
4) Most assemblies of protein subunits have one or more defined axis of rotation. -
✔✔All statements are correct.
In general, enzymes are what kinds of molecules?
proteins
minerals
carbohydrates
lipids
nucleic acids - ✔✔proteins
The basic building blocks of proteins are _______ - ✔✔amino acids
All amino acids are composed what three things attached to it? - ✔✔central α-carbon
that has an amine group
a carboxylic acid group
and an R group
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, All amino acids except _______ are chiral with the two isomer forms known as the L-
isomer and the D-isomer. - ✔✔glycine
The ____ is the only isomer known to be incorporated into proteins. - ✔✔L-isomer
This ionic state, where the carboxylic acid is negative and the amine group is positive, is
known as the __________ state - ✔✔zwitterionic state
What are the N-terminal and C-terminal residues for the following peptide sequence?
Peptide sequence: EASY - ✔✔E is the N-terminal residue; Y is the C-terminal residue.
Ultimate source of energy for life on earth is:
A. Sun
B. Geothermal heat
C. Carbohydrates
D. Fats
E. Other organisms - ✔✔Sun
Which is not a common component of biomolecules?
A. Carbon
B. Hydrogen
C. Oxygen
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1 – 4 Exam Questions and Answers
100% Pass
The side chain of histidine has a typical pKa value in the range of 6.5-7.4. However,
when analyzing the pKa values in a particular protein, scientists determined that one
particular His residue has an unusually low pKa value of 4.8. Which of the following
statements correctly explain this anomaly?
1) The microenvironment around a residue can impact its pKa value.
2) A positively charged amino acid must be in close proximity to this residue.
3) A negatively charged amino acid must be in close proximity to this residue.
4) This residue must be located on the surface of the protein. - ✔✔Statement 1 and 2
The side chain of ________ has a pKa in the physiological pH range and is therefore
often involved in proton transfer during enzymatic catalysis. - ✔✔Histidine
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,All amino acids have a chiral α-carbon EXCEPT ________. - ✔✔glycine
Which of the following statements regarding Anfinsen's denaturing experiments with
ribonuclease A are valid?
1) Exposing the denatured protein to air oxidation and then dialysis to remove urea
restored the protein to its original functionality.
2) Removing urea by dialysis and then allowing air oxidation of the denatured protein
restored the protein to its original functionality.
3) Denaturing the protein with both urea and β-mercaptoethanol yielded an inactive
protein.
4) Protein folding is determined by its primary sequence. - ✔✔Only statements 2, 3, and
4 are valid.
Which of the following statements about protein quaternary structure are correct?
1) It involves a complex of two or more proteins interacting with each other.
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,2) The subunits of the structure can be either identical or different.
3) The interactions between subunits can give rise to indefinite growth of polymeric
complexes.
4) Most assemblies of protein subunits have one or more defined axis of rotation. -
✔✔All statements are correct.
In general, enzymes are what kinds of molecules?
proteins
minerals
carbohydrates
lipids
nucleic acids - ✔✔proteins
The basic building blocks of proteins are _______ - ✔✔amino acids
All amino acids are composed what three things attached to it? - ✔✔central α-carbon
that has an amine group
a carboxylic acid group
and an R group
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, All amino acids except _______ are chiral with the two isomer forms known as the L-
isomer and the D-isomer. - ✔✔glycine
The ____ is the only isomer known to be incorporated into proteins. - ✔✔L-isomer
This ionic state, where the carboxylic acid is negative and the amine group is positive, is
known as the __________ state - ✔✔zwitterionic state
What are the N-terminal and C-terminal residues for the following peptide sequence?
Peptide sequence: EASY - ✔✔E is the N-terminal residue; Y is the C-terminal residue.
Ultimate source of energy for life on earth is:
A. Sun
B. Geothermal heat
C. Carbohydrates
D. Fats
E. Other organisms - ✔✔Sun
Which is not a common component of biomolecules?
A. Carbon
B. Hydrogen
C. Oxygen
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