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Q4 Activity 9 Proteins

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ACTIVITY 9
Proteins

I. Engage
Which is stronger, a spider’s web or steel? Why do you think so? Read the article posted on the group
chat to help you in answering this question.
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II. Explore and Explain


Turn your science book on pages 465-469. Read the discussion of proteins and answer the guide
questions below in complete statements.
1. What elements (atoms) are proteins made of?
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2. What types of food can you find proteins in?
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3. What are the building blocks (monomers) of proteins?
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4. How many different building blocks are there in total? (HINT: It’s a low number!)
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5. About how many different types of proteins can be found in the human body? Encircle your answer.
a. Dozens b. Hundreds c. Thousands d. Millions
6. What types of bonds connect these building blocks?
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7. What is a chain of amino acids called?
Poly __ __ __ __ __ __ __
8. Why are there so many different shapes of proteins?
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9. What type of catalyst is made of proteins?
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10. ______________________________ are made of proteins and help fight disease.
11. ______________________________ are made of proteins and help you feel emotions.
12. Identify the pictures below. Which picture represents a protein? (Encircle your answer)

a. __________ b. __________

c. __________ d. __________
III. Elaborate
A. What are the different types of proteins? Complete the concept map below and give examples.
1. __________ 2. __________ 3. __________

4. __________
5. __________

6. __________

7. __________

8. __________

10. __________
9. __________

B. What are the four levels of protein structure? Complete the table below to describe them.
Levels of Protein Structure Description (Notable Bonds & Shape)
a.

b.

c.

d.

IV. Evaluate: Quiz 9: Identification and Enumeration


__________ 1. Biomolecule that serves as structural materials in hair, nails, and connective tissues.
__________ 2. Monomer of proteins
__________ 3-4. Two functional groups in amino acids. (two answers)
__________ 5. The chemical bond that connects two amino acids
__________ 6. Change of protein structure due to heat and chemicals.
__________ 7-8. Give two types of proteins.
__________9-10. Give two levels of protein structure.

V. Reflect
We use 70% rubbing alcohol to disinfect our hands from bacteria and viruses. How does rubbing alcohol
kill the microorganism in our skin? What is the connection of this to the denaturation of protein?
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