The Amide Group Is an Important Structural Unit in Proteins

question 13

Multiple Choice

The amide group is an important structural unit in proteins. The simplest amide is formamide, HCONH₂. In a valence bond picture of the C-N bond, ________ hybrid orbitals of C overlap with ________ hybrid orbitals of N.

• A)sp; sp
• B)sp; sp²
• C)sp²; sp³
• D)sp³; sp²
• E)sp²; sp

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Definitions:

-Globin

A suffix referring to a group of proteins, such as hemoglobin, that contain heme and bind or transport oxygen.

Protein

Large biomolecules consisting of one or more long chains of amino acid residues, crucial for biological processes.

Hernia

A condition characterized by the protrusion of an organ through the wall of the cavity that normally contains it, often causing pain and swelling.

Protrusion

Something that sticks out or bulges beyond a surface or boundary.