K.A.-4 Proteins Flashcards
1
Q
What happens when proteins are hydrolysed using 50% hydrochloric acid
A
They become amino acids
2
Q
How are proteins formed
A
Condensation polymerisation of amino acids
3
Q
What are the 2 functional groups of amino acids
A
Amino group and acid (carboxyl) group
4
Q
What are essential amino acids
A
The proteins you get from your diet
5
Q
How are proteins able to form hydrogen bonds
A
Through the polar CO and NH groups of amide links
6
Q
What form an amide link
A
The condensation reaction amino groups and hydroxyl group
7
Q
What happens when a enzyme denatures
A
When an enzyme is heated up it’s causes the hydrogen bonds between the protein chain to unfold and reshape
8
Q
What are amide links also known as
A
Peptide links
