Lecture 2 - Introduction to Biochemistry #2 Flashcards

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What does the Central Dogma of Biology state

A

the message contained in the DNA is transcribed to mRNA and translated to protein.

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What determines the protein’s function

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The structure of the protein

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3
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What determines how the protein folds

A

Sequence of amino acids

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4
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What is the primary structure?

A

The sequence of amino acids

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5
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What is the secondary structure?

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Alpha helices and beta sheets formed by side chain interaction

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What is tertiary structure?

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3D structure of secondary structure interacting. Parts further apart in molecules may be brought closer together

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7
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What are hydrogen bonds?

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Between hydrogen and oxygen

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8
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What is a hydrolysis reaction?

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When water is added to break a bond

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9
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What is the energy currency of a cell?

A

ATP

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Where is ATP generated?

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In the electron transport chain of the mitochondria

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How is ATP made?

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Through the oxidation of fuel molecules (mainly glucose and fats but also proteins)

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12
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What synthesises ATP?

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A protein (ATP Synthase)

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