amino acids and the peptide bond Flashcards
1
Q
what kind of molecule is a protein
A
macromolecule
2
Q
What does the shape of a protein determine
A
function
3
Q
what determines shape of protein
A
Sequence, type and number of amino acids in protein
4
Q
6 ways proteins are used in calls
A
-cell membrane
-hormones
-immunoproteins
-transport proteins
-structural proteins
-contractile proteins
5
Q
3 groups in amino acids
A
amino/basic group
variable group (R)
carboxyl group
6
Q
bonds in polypeptides
A
peptide bond
covalent bond
made using condensation reaction
7
Q
what does the variable group of an amino acid do
A
determines amino acid function
8
Q
define primary structure of a protein
A
a sequence of amino acids
