Human Chemistry 8 (Proteins) Flashcards
What is the MOST abundant Organic Compound in the human body?
Proteins with many diverse functions
Define Proteins:
Long chains of Organic Compounds made of Amino Acids
Define Amino Acids:
Compounds with a central carbon atom
How many Amino Acids are there?
29 in total
20 amino acids in the human body
9 are essential and MUST be obtaines through our diet
Amino acids are the?
Amini Acids are the building blocks of Proteins
Define Peptide Bonds:
Covalent bonds that LINK Amino Acids
Define Peptide:
Short chain of Amino acids
Define Polypeptide:
A medium length chain of Amino Acids
The sequence/order of the Amino Acids in a chain determine?
The shape of the peptide/polupeptide/protein
Define a Primary Structure of Amino Acids:
Simple Peptide Chain
Define a Secondary Structure of Amino Acids:
Bonds form between different parts of the chain
Define a Tertiary Structure:
A Polypeptide chain interacting with surrounding water molecules to create 3D shapes
Define Quarternary Structure:
Bonds form between individual Polypeptides to form more complex proteins
For Proteins the structuee determines?
The function of the Protein
Define Denaturalization:
The LOSS of tertiary or quaternary structure which deactivates proteins
