Answers About Proteins

Amino acids are the building blocks of proteins. They are the molecules that all living things need to make protein, and we have twenty (20) amino acids to help
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Proteins



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Which major minerals occur in proteins?


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Major minerals that occur in proteins include sulfur, phosphorus, and trace amounts of magnesium and potassium. Sulfur is a key component of sulfur-containing a
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Cell Biology (cytology)



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What organelle combines proteins?


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The endoplasmic reticulum is the organelle responsible for combining proteins in a eukaryotic cell. The rough endoplasmic reticulum, with ribosomes attached to
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Proteins







What 2 transport processes use carrier proteins?


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Two transport processes that use carrier proteins are facilitated diffusion and active transport. In facilitated diffusion, carrier proteins help move molecules
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Biology



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What don't proteins do?


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Proteins do not replicate on their own, unlike DNA or RNA. They also do not store genetic information like nucleic acids do. Additionally, proteins do not have
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Genetics



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Which enzyme joins the okazagi fragments together on the lagging stand during DNA replication?


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DNA ligase joins the Okazaki fragments together on the lagging strand during DNA replication. It catalyzes the formation of phosphodiester bonds between the fra
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Genetics



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What membrane proteins are integral proteins?


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Integral membrane proteins include transmembrane proteins, which span the entire lipid bilayer, and lipid-anchored proteins, which are attached to the membrane
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Are transmembrane proteins amphipathic?


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Yes, transmembrane proteins are often amphipathic, containing hydrophobic regions that interact with the lipid bilayer of the cell membrane as well as hydrophil
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Which organelle tags proteins?


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The Golgi apparatus is responsible for tagging proteins with molecular markers that determine their final destination within the cell or outside of it.