Athlerosclerosis And Blood Clotting (1)

Question 1

Secondary structure of a protein

Answer 1

In secondary structure, H bonds in polypeptide chain form between amino acids in chain which makes it coil onto an alpha helix shape or a beta pleated sheet.

Question 2

Tertiary structure of protein

Answer 2

Tertiary structure is formed when coiled chain of amino acid folds further. More bonds form between different parts of chain e.g H bonds, ionic bonds and disulphide bonds. Hydrophilic and hydrophobic interactions occur

Question 3

Quaternary structure

Answer 3

Quaternary structure is the way several different polypeptide chains are assembled.