The Secondary Structure of Proteins Depends Primarily on Which Property

question 14

Multiple Choice

The secondary structure of proteins depends primarily on which property of amino acids?

• A) disulfide bonds
• B) hydrogen bonds
• C) amide bonds
• D) polar side chains

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Definitions:

Diethylstilbestrol

A synthetic estrogen that was prescribed to pregnant women to prevent miscarriages, later linked to various health issues in their offspring.

Teratogens

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Blastocyst

A stage of early embryonic development characterized by a hollow, fluid-filled structure of cells, occurring before implantation in the uterine wall.

Placenta

A structure that forms within the uterus during pregnancy, which supplies the fetus with oxygen and nutrients, while also eliminating waste materials from the fetus's bloodstream.