1. Outline the production of a dipeptide by a condensation reaction.

Include the structure of a

generalized dipeptide in your answer.
(Total 5 marks)

2. List the functions of membrane proteins.

(Total 4 marks)

3. (a) State two functions of proteins with a named example of each.

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(2)

4. Draw the basic structure of an amino acid, and label the groups that are used in peptide bond
formation.
(Total 4 marks)

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5. Which diagram correctly illustrates a dipeptide?

A. H O H H B. H H O H H O
H O
N C C N C C N C C N C C
H H H OH H OH
H H

C. H H H H H O D. H H O H H O

N C C N C C N C C N C C

H H H OH H H H OH
(Total 1 mark)

6. Which is not a primary function of protein molecules?

A. Hormones

B. Energy storage

C. Transport

D. Structure
(Total 1 mark)

7. Which of the following reactions occurs when a dipeptide is formed from amino acids?

A. Hydrolysis

B. Denaturation

C. Condensation

D. Oxidation
(Total 1 mark)

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8. Which structure represents an amino acid?

A. H B. H
H O H O
N C C N C C

H H H SH
H OH

C. H D. H
H O H O
N C C N C C

H H H OH
OH H
(Total 1 mark)

9. The diagram below shows a channel protein in a membrane. Which parts of the surface of the
protein would be composed of polar amino acids.

A. I and II only

B. II and III only

C. III and IV only

D. I and IV only
(Total 1 mark)

10. List four functions of proteins, giving an example of each.

(Total 4 marks)