AMino acids Flashcards
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Amino acids
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are the monomers from which proteins are made.
2
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How are dipeptides formed
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condensation of two amino acids
3
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How are polypeptides formed
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condensation of many amino acids.
4
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Primary structure of proteins
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Sequence of amino acids in a polypeptide chain joined by peptide bonds
5
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Secondary structure of proteins
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Hydrogen bonding between amino acids which cause polypeptide chain to fold into a repeating pattern e.g. alpha helix or beta pleated sheet.
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Tertiary structure of proteins
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Overall 3d structure of a polypeptide which is held together by the interactions between the amino acid side chains. They form ionic,disulfide,hydrogen bonds
7
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Quaternary structure
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Made up of 2+ polypeptide chains, held together by more hydrogen , ionic and disulphide bonds.
