Biomolecules of Life Flashcards
1
Q
What is the primary structure of proteins?
A
Linear sequence of a.a. bonded by peptide linkages.
2
Q
What is secondary structure of proteins?
A
Maintained through h bonds between atoms of seperate Amino Acid residues.
3
Q
What is a type of Secondary structure?
A
Beta sheets and Alpha Helixes.
4
Q
What is tertiary structure of proteins?
A
Bending of the peptide chains, creating 3D structure of the polypeptide.
5
Q
Examples of tertiary structures?
A
Ionic bonding, di-sulphide bridges
6
Q
What is quaternary structure?
A
Arrangement of polypeptides into a single molecules.
