Chapter 1 Flashcards
1
Q
What is pI?
A
when pH is at a point where molecule is electrically neutral.
2
Q
Which 2 aa’s have a chiral side chain?
A
threonine and isoleucine
3
Q
Bases can cleave peptide bonds
A
Kaplan 75
4
Q
Proteins can have lipid/glucose tags that direct them to organelles, cell membrane or help their function
A
Kaplan 75
5
Q
How do you prevent steric hindrance in protein folding?
A
Use something with a small side chain (ex glycine, H)
