1.4 Primary and Secondary Protein Structure Flashcards
1
Q
Secondary protein structure definition
A
Local structure determined by nearby amino acids
2
Q
Primary protein structure definition
A
Linear sequence of amino acids in chain
3
Q
Stabilizing bonds for primary structure
A
Peptide (amide bond)
4
Q
Stabilizing bonds for secondary structure
A
Hydrogen bonds
5
Q
How does beta-pleated sheets form?
A
intramolecular hydrogen bonds formed between carbonyl oxygen atoms of one chain and amide hydrogen atoms in an adjacent chain
