7.1 Flashcards
the polymer name of proteins
polypeptide
folding of protein through interactions among R groups of a polypeptide chain
tertiary structure
a coiled or pleated pattern of protein structure caused by regular intervals of H bonds
secondary structure
hemoglobin, a globular protein of four chains is an example a protein with this
quaternary structure
a small organic compound having an amino group, a carboxylic acid group, a hydrogen atom, and an R group
amino acid
breaking weak bonds in large molecules (such as proteins) to change it shape so it no longer functions
denaturation
lowest level of protein structure; has a linear, unique sequence of amino acids
primary structure
the type of covalent bond linking one amino acid with another
peptide bond
folds towards the inside of the protein
hydrophobic
attract to each other because of their opposite charges
acidic and basic
forms covalent disulfide bonds
cysteine
folds towards the outside of the protein
hydrophilic