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[1.6] proteins Flashcards

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1
Q

what are 10 functions of proteins?

and examples of each :D

A
  1. structure - collagen, keratin
  2. enzymes - amylase, catalase
  3. transport - haemoglobin
  4. hormones - insulin, glucagon
  5. receptors - rhodopsin
  6. antibodies - immunoglobulin
  7. blood clotting - thrombin, fibrin
  8. lubrication - glycoproteins in synovial fluid
  9. toxins - diptheria toxin
  10. antifreeze - glycoproteins in arctic flea
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what elements are proteins made from?

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  • carbon, hydrogen, nitrogen, and oxygen
  • they can also contain sulphur or phosphorus
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what is the basic structure an amino acid?

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  1. central carbon
  2. hydrogen atom
  3. side chain
  4. amine group
  5. carboxyl group
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4
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how many naturally occurring amino acids are there and how do they differ?

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  • there are 20 naturally occurring amino acids
  • they have the same basic structure but with different R groups
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how can R groups vary?

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  • size
  • polarity
  • charge - acid (+) or base (-) depending on H+ ion concentration
  • this gives every amino acid different properties
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how is a dipeptide formed?

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  • two amino acids are joined together during a condensation reaction to form a dipeptide
  • the condensation reaction occurs between the carboxyl group (-COOH) and the amino group (-NH₂) on adjacent amino acids
  • a molecule of water is released as one oxygen and two hydrogen atoms are removed from the amino acids
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what is a peptide bond?

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it is a covalent bond formed when two amino acids are joined together to form a dipeptide in a condensation reaction

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how is a polypeptide formed?

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when many amino acids are joined together in a series of condensation reactions

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how is a protein formed?

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when one or many polypeptide chains fold into a specific shape that allows it to perform a specific function

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how can a dipeptide be broken down into two amino acids?

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  • through a hydrolysis reaction
  • this required a molecule of water as one oxygen and two hydrogen atoms are added to the dipeptide
  • this breaks the peptide bond, forming two amino acids
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in what ways can polypeptides be broken down?

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polypeptides can be broken down into amino acids by a series of hydrolysis reactions. this can happen in two ways:

O=O=O=O ➞ O=O=O + O ➞ O=O + O + O ➞ O + O + O + O

or

O=O=O=O ➞ O=O + O=O ➞ O + O + O + O

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what is the primary structure of proteins?

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a simple, linear chain of amino acids

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what is the secondary structure of proteins?

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bonds within the structure cause it to form either:

  • an alpha helix or
  • a beta pleated sheet
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what causes the shape to change in the secondary structure?

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hydrogen bonds form between the NH of one amino acid’s peptide bond and the C=O of another peptide bond

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what is the tertiary structure of proteins?

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  • folded into a 3D shape
  • the different R groups allow different bonds to form within it
    > hydrogen bonds (weak)
    > ionic bonds (medium)
    > disulphide bonds in cysteine (strong)
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what is the quaternary structure of proteins?

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they are made of multiple polypeptide chains held together by bonds

17
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what happens if you change the order of amino acids?

A
  • proteins are made from amino acids
  • a different protein is formed if the order of amino acids is changed
  • the bonds form in different positions so the protein may become useless
18
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what are primary bonds?

A

permanent forces of attraction which join together atoms/molecules to form larger molecules

19
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what are the 3 types of primary bonds?

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  1. glycosidic bond - links sugars
  2. peptide bond - links amino acids
  3. ester bond - attaches the alcohol with an acid (lipids)
20
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why are secondary bonds important? (+ an example)

A
  • essential for maintaining complex structures of biological molecules
  • eg. hydrogen bonds
21
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what are the properties of globular proteins? (4)

A
  • compact
  • roughly spherical
  • soluble in water due to polar hydrophilic R groups on the outside
  • non-polar hydrophobic R groups towards centre
22
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examples of globular proteins and why are they important?

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  • eg. haemoglobin, immunoglobin, enzymes
  • they have an important physiological role as they can be easily transported around organisms and are involved in metabolic reactions
23
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what are the properties of fibrous proteins?

and examples

A
  • little / no tertiary structure
  • large number of hydrophobic R groups; insoluble
  • limited number of AAs, sequence is highly repetitive
  • very organised, strong structures
  • eg. keratin, collagen

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