amino acids and the peptide bond Flashcards

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1
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what kind of molecule is a protein

A

macromolecule

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2
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What does the shape of a protein determine

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function

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3
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what determines shape of protein

A

Sequence, type and number of amino acids in protein

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4
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6 ways proteins are used in calls

A

-cell membrane
-hormones
-immunoproteins
-transport proteins
-structural proteins
-contractile proteins

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5
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3 groups in amino acids

A

amino/basic group
variable group (R)
carboxyl group

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6
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bonds in polypeptides

A

peptide bond
covalent bond
made using condensation reaction

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7
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what does the variable group of an amino acid do

A

determines amino acid function

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8
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define primary structure of a protein

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a sequence of amino acids

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