4. Proteins Flashcards
1
Q
how are polypeptides and dipeptides formed?
A
through a condensation reaction that joins amino acids together forming polypeptides/dipeptides as a water molecule is released
2
Q
what is a protein?
A
it is a quaternary polymer made from the monomer amino acids
3
Q
what are proteins made up of?
A
made from one or more polypeptides
4
Q
how are all amino acids similar?
A
they all have the same structure
5
Q
what is the difference between amino acids?
A
the R-groups
6
Q
when is a polypeptide formed?
A
when more than two amino acids are joined togther
7
Q
what bonds form between amino acids?
A
Peptide bonds
8
Q
what are the sub-structures of an amino acid?
A
- Carboxyl group (COOH)
- an amine or amino group
- a carbon containing R group, or a variable group attached to the carbon atom
9
Q
what is a dipeptide?
A
two amino acids joined together
10
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