Proteins

Saraswati vidya Niketan

CAPE Biology Unit 1

Name: Time: 45 minutes

Instructions: Section A _ Circle the letter next to the correct answer

3. The primary structure of a protein refers to the:

(a) Presence of alpha helices or beta sheets
(b) Sequence and number of amino acids
(c) 3D folding of the molecule
(d) Interactions of proteins with prosthetic groups

4. Which of the following diagrams exemplifies the

quaternary structure of a protein.
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Section B – Answer all questions

Question 1

(a) Copy and complete the table below to show the different levels of organization of proteins. (9 marks)

Level of Type of bonds Position of bonds Effect of bond formation

organisation (shape)

Primary

Secondary

Tertiary

Table showing the level of organisation of proteins

(b) Haemoglobin is a globular protein. Explain what is meant by the term globular protein? (2 marks)
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(c) Describe briefly how the structure of haemoglobin allows it to transport oxygen (3 marks)
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(f) Figure 1 below shows the various types of bonds found within proteins. Identify the type of bonds at (a), (b)
(c) and (d) below:

Figure 1