Amino Acids Flashcards

1
Q

The main chain is invariant but has what properties or importance

A

-PH
-peptide bond formation
-chemical reactivity
-optical activity

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2
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Where does the polypeptide end and begin

A

Polypeptide begins at n terminus and ends at c terminus

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3
Q

What two categories are r groups split into

A

Hydrophilic and hydrophobic

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4
Q

What three sub categories are hydrophilic r groups split into

A

Acidic basic and neutral

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5
Q

What are peptides

A

Proteins with 10-40 amino acids

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6
Q

What are peptides

A

Proteins with 10-40 amino acids

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7
Q

Give an example of a protein with one polypeptide chain

A

Myoglobin transports oxygen in muscles

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8
Q

Give an example of a protein with one polypeptide chain

A

Myoglobin transports oxygen in muscles

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9
Q

Give an example of a protein with two polypeptide chains

A

Insulin polypeptide chains A and B

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10
Q

Give an example of a protein with three polypeptide chains

A

Collagen Trip,e helix and tendons

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