1.4.1: General properties of proteins Flashcards
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Draw the general structure of a protein
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How is a dipeptide formed?
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- Condensation reaction, water is removed
- Peptide bond formed between OH of carboxyl group and H of amine group
- Between two amino acids
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What is the primary structure of an amino acid?
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the number and sequence of amino acids in a polypeptide chain
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What is a secondary protein?
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The way polypeptide chain folds into alpha helices or beta pleated sheets held by weak hydrogen bonds
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What is a tertiary structure?
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Further folding of the secondary structure to form a unique 3D shape. Held by ionic, disulphide and hydrogen bonds between R groups
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