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Fibrous Proteins Flashcards

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What make up fibrous proteins

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3D tertiary and quaternary structure

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What are the properties of the fibrous proteins

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  • contain long polypeptide chains with repeating sequences of amino acids
  • amino acids have a non polar r group
  • polypeptide chains are able to form fibres
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Why are these fibrous proteins insoluble in water

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Amino aids have a non polar r groups

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Why are fibrous proteins strong

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Polypeptide chains are able to form fibres

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What are the roles of fibrous proteins

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Structural

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