Levels of protein structure Flashcards
1
Q
what bond are formed when amino acids are linked together? what reaction occurs for this linkage to happen
A
- peptide bonds
- condensation reaction
2
Q
what does a proteins primary structure refer to?
A
a linear sequence of amino acids
3
Q
what stabilizes secondary structure?
A
hydrogen bonds
4
Q
when do alpha helices form?
A
Hydrogen bonds between the hydrogen in an amino group and the oxygen in a carboxyl group on the amino acid;
5
Q
when do beta pleated sheets often form?
A
a polypeptide reverses direction
6
Q
what interacts to form tertiary structure?
A
a polypeptide is formed, r-group interactions
