Proteins

Practice Questions

GRE Subject Test: Biology › Proteins

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Proteins have many functions. Which of the following can be functions of proteins?

I. Enzymes

II. Transcriptional regulators

III. Structural proteins

IV. Hormones

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Proteins have many functions. Which of the following can be functions of proteins?

I. Enzymes

II. Transcriptional regulators

III. Structural proteins

IV. Hormones

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Ionic bonds, disulfide bridges, hydrogen bonds and hydrophobic interactions are all examples of protein __________ structure.

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Ionic bonds, disulfide bridges, hydrogen bonds and hydrophobic interactions are all examples of protein __________ structure.

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Which of the following is not typical of an enzyme?

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Which of the following is not typical of an enzyme?

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How do enzymes speed up reactions?

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How do enzymes speed up reactions?

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The Gila monster, H. suspectum, produces a neurotoxic venom containing helothermine, which causes lethargy and partial paralysis of the limbs. Considering that this toxin partially inhibits voluntary muscle contraction, which of the following is the most likely mechanism?

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Which of the following statements about the general roles and properties of biological enzymes is not true?

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