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Proteins Worksheet
1. What elements (atoms) are proteins made of?
8. What is the byproduct of forming the bonds mentioned in the above question? ___________________
10. Amino acids can be split into two groups. Name and describe those two groups.
1. Name: __________________________________________________
Description:________________________________________________________________________
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2. Name: __________________________________________________
Description:________________________________________________________________________
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11. Why are there so many different shapes of proteins?
12. Proteins contain a very important element that we cannot breathe in, what is it?_________________________
13. If we can’t breathe in the answer from the above question, how do we get it?
15. How many different types of proteins can be found in the human body?
a. Dozens b. Hundreds c. Thousands d. Millions
16. What part an amino acid’s chemistry determines the function of a protein? ______________________________
20. ______________________________ are made of proteins and help you feel emotions.