7.1 Flashcards

1
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the polymer name of proteins

A

polypeptide

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2
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folding of protein through interactions among R groups of a polypeptide chain

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tertiary structure

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3
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a coiled or pleated pattern of protein structure caused by regular intervals of H bonds

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secondary structure

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4
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hemoglobin, a globular protein of four chains is an example a protein with this

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quaternary structure

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5
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a small organic compound having an amino group, a carboxylic acid group, a hydrogen atom, and an R group

A

amino acid

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6
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breaking weak bonds in large molecules (such as proteins) to change it shape so it no longer functions

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denaturation

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7
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lowest level of protein structure; has a linear, unique sequence of amino acids

A

primary structure

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8
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the type of covalent bond linking one amino acid with another

A

peptide bond

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9
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folds towards the inside of the protein

A

hydrophobic

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10
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attract to each other because of their opposite charges

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acidic and basic

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11
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forms covalent disulfide bonds

A

cysteine

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12
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folds towards the outside of the protein

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hydrophilic

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