Module 2.3: Proteins

Question 1

Change in primary structure can:

Answer 1

• Affect the entire fold of a protein
• A slight change is called a mutation

Question 2

Hemoglobin

Answer 2

A globular, SOLUBLE protein made up of four polypeptide chains. Tertiary structure.

Question 3

Environmental Conditions

Answer 3

Help determine and maintain protein structure

Question 4

Environmental factors causing denaturation

Answer 4

• pH
• Salt concentration
• Temperature

Question 5

What affects protein structure?

Answer 5

1. Primary structure
2. Physical and Chemical conditions