NURSING EXAM QUESTIONS
BIOCHEMISTRY
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Question
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Proteins are compounds formed in the cells of plants and animals. Which element is included in every protein molecule?
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calcium
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carbon
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fluorine
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sodium
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -Proteins include enzymes, antibodies, and many other important compounds in living things. They contain the elements carbon, hydrogen, oxygen, nitrogen, and sulfur. The functions of proteins are very numerous.
Detailed explanation-2: -Proteins, carbohydrates and lipids are made from three basic molecules: carbon, hydrogen and oxygen.
Detailed explanation-3: -What Are Proteins Made Of? The building blocks of proteins are amino acids, which are small organic molecules that consist of an alpha (central) carbon atom linked to an amino group, a carboxyl group, a hydrogen atom, and a variable component called a side chain (see below).
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