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Amino Acids And Proteins Flashcards

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1
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What is an amino acid

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A compound whose molecules contain bird an amino and a carboxyl group

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2
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How many amino acids occur naturally and in what form

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20 occur naturally and they combine to form proteins

All naturally occurring amino acids are a amino acids

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3
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What does alpha amino acid mean

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NH2 and COOH are bonded to same C atom

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4
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What is the definition of a zwitterion

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Ions which have a permanent positive and negative charge but which are neutral overall

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5
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Why do amino acids exist as zwitterions

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  • they all contain a basic group and an acidic carboxyl group
  • undergo internal acid-base reaction
  • forms a dipolar ion
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6
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Draw the diagram of a zwitterion amino acid

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See page 22

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7
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State the physical properties of amino acids

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⭕️ High mp - dipolar ions - strong forces of attraction - lot of energy
⭕️ water soluble - dipolar ions - interact w polar water molecules
⭕️ white crystalline solids
⭕️ insoluble in organic solvents

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8
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What group is involved in the reaction when an amino acid reacts with sodium carbonate

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The COOH group

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9
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What are the products for the reaction of an amino acid with sodium carbonate

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Metal salt
Water
Carbon dioxide

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10
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What are he observations for amino acid reaction with sodium carbonate

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Bubbles of colourless has evolved

Solid disappears

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11
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What group is reacted when amino acids react with nitrous acid

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The NH2 group is replaced by an OH

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12
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What are the products when amino acid is reacted with nitrous acid

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N2
H2O
Hydroxycarboxylic acid

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13
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How is nitrous acid produced

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In situ
NaNO2 and HCl
Below 5°C

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14
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What is formed when amino acids react with copper (II) sulfate

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A complex

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15
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What are the observations when amino acid is reacted with nitrous acid

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Bubbles of colourless has given off (N2)

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16
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What are the observations when amino acid reacts with copper (II) sulfate

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Dark blue solution formed

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17
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Write the structural equation of amino acid reaction with copper (II) sulfate

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See notes

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18
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Draw the structure of an amino acid in acid conditions and alkaline conditions

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See notes

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19
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Describe the structure of a neutral amino acid

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Contains one amine and one carboxyl group

20
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Describe an acidic amino acid

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Contains additional carboxyl group

21
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Describe a basic amino acid

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Contains additional amine group

22
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What kind of reaction forms a peptide (polyamide)

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Condensation polymerisation of amino acids

23
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What is a peptide link

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Link between -NH2 of one amino acid and -COOH of another

24
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What is a condensation reaction

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When two molecules combine to form one single molecule. Resulting in the loss of a small molecule eg water

25
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Draw the peptide group

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See notes

26
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What happens during acid hydrolysis of protein

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  • acids formed are protonated
  • NH2 ➡️ NH3+
  • positive amino acid ions
  • COOH stays same
27
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What happens during alkaline hydrolysis of a proteins

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  • acids formed are deprotonated
  • COOH ➡️ COO-
  • negative amino acid ions
  • NH2 stays the same
28
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What is the definition of primary structure of proteins

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Sequence of amino acids joined by peptide links in the chain

29
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What is the definition of secondary structure

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Twisting/coiling of the chain to form a B-pleated sheet/a helix by intramolecular hydrogen bonding

30
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Between which parts of the molecule does H bonding occur in the secondary structure

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NH and C=O

31
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What is the definition of tertiary structure in proteins

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Bending / folding of secondary structure to give a precise 3D shape held together by Hydrogen bonding / disulphide bridges / ionic interactions / VDW forces

32
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How does the tertiary structure occur

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Interactions between R-group side chains

33
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How to sulfer bridges form

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  • cystine

- side group of SH ➡️ oxidised to form dimer

34
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What type of bond is a sulfer bridge

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Covalent - stronger than H bond

35
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How do ionic interactions occur in tertiary structure

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Ionic bonds between adjacent acidic and basic amino acids

36
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How do VDW forces occur in tertiary structure

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Between non polar side groups

37
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How do dipole dipole interactions occur in tertiary structure

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Between polar side chains

38
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How do hydrophobic interactions occur in tertiary structure

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  • Between non polar side chains and water
  • repel water
  • chain folds and hydrophobic on inside folds and hydrophilic polar groups on outside
39
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What is the definition of an enzyme

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A protein which is a biological catalyst

40
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What do enzymes do

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  • Speed up reaction without being used up

- alternative reaction pathway of lower activation energy

41
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What is the definition of active site

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Site on surface of enzyme into which the substrate fits

42
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What is the induced fit theory

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Substrate induces a change of the active site of the enzyme

43
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What does it mean that enzymes are stereospecific

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Only one optical isomer will fit

44
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Why are enzymes specific

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Due to tertiary structure - specific shape needed to fit active site

45
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Why are enzymes in washing powder

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  • Break down biological molecules in stains
  • break down by hydrolysis ➡️ makes them more water soluble so easier washed
  • allows powder to work at lower temp - more cost effective
46
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What effect does pH have on enzyme activity

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  • optimal pH
  • if H+ added ➡️ active site protonated
  • if OH- added then active side deprotonated
  • changes structure of active site
47
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What effect does temp have on enzyme activity

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  • optimal temp
  • changes active site
  • break interactions eg H bonds
  • v high = denatured

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