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CHEM 210 - Module 3 Questions and
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most important macromolecule
Ans: proteins
- perform most of the work in cells
protein functions
Ans: - transport
- hormones
- catalysis
- structure
- protection
transport
Ans: proteins help move molecules around cell & organism (eg.
hemoglobin)
hemoglobin
Ans: blood-based protein that carries O2 from lungs to tissue
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- quaternary tetramer
hormones
Ans: communicate messages b/w cells (eg. relaxin)
relaxin
Ans: protein hormone that helps women during childbirth by
relaxing pelvic ligaments to make delivery easier
catalysis
Ans: enzymes speed up chemical reactions (eg. protease)
protease
Ans: enzyme that breaks down proteins in cells to help
organisms recycle unneeded proteins
- also added to laundry detergent to degrade stains w/ protein
(blood, food)
structure
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Ans: proteins give strength to cells, organelles, tissues (eg.
collagen)
collagen
Ans: structural protein found in cartilage, skin, and tendons
protection
Ans: human body protects itself from outside proteins & toxins
by making proteins called antibodies
antibodies
Ans: fight foreign invaders
amino acids
Ans: 20 standard amino acids exist, monomers used as building
blocks
- contain amine & carboxylic acid group connected to alpha
carbon
- same HN3, CH, COO- groups, different R side chain
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CHEM 210 - Module 3 Questions and
Correct Answers/ Latest Update / Already
Graded
most important macromolecule
Ans: proteins
- perform most of the work in cells
protein functions
Ans: - transport
- hormones
- catalysis
- structure
- protection
transport
Ans: proteins help move molecules around cell & organism (eg.
hemoglobin)
hemoglobin
Ans: blood-based protein that carries O2 from lungs to tissue
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- quaternary tetramer
hormones
Ans: communicate messages b/w cells (eg. relaxin)
relaxin
Ans: protein hormone that helps women during childbirth by
relaxing pelvic ligaments to make delivery easier
catalysis
Ans: enzymes speed up chemical reactions (eg. protease)
protease
Ans: enzyme that breaks down proteins in cells to help
organisms recycle unneeded proteins
- also added to laundry detergent to degrade stains w/ protein
(blood, food)
structure
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Ans: proteins give strength to cells, organelles, tissues (eg.
collagen)
collagen
Ans: structural protein found in cartilage, skin, and tendons
protection
Ans: human body protects itself from outside proteins & toxins
by making proteins called antibodies
antibodies
Ans: fight foreign invaders
amino acids
Ans: 20 standard amino acids exist, monomers used as building
blocks
- contain amine & carboxylic acid group connected to alpha
carbon
- same HN3, CH, COO- groups, different R side chain
All rights reserved © 2025/ 2026 |
