Module 4 - Proteins Flashcards
The central atom
Carbon
Carbon can be in a form of a
Ring or a chain
Carbon has how many valence electrons
4 valence electrons
Carbons are highly stable T OR F
True
Main element used in biomolecules
Carbon
Single chemical unit that creates polymers
Monomers
Creation of polymers in via
Dehydration synthesis
Biomolecule units that can be broken down into monomers
Polymers
Bread down into monomers is via
Hydrolysis
A biochemical process forms a larger molecule by
removal of water
Removal of a water molecule
Dehydration reaction
Dehydration reaction forms a
Larger molecule
The reverse process of dehydration reaction
Hydrolysis reaction
The break down of larger molecule to smaller molecule is by
Adding a water molecule
Hydrolysis is essential for
- Digestion
- Metabolism
- Nutrient absorption
Found and used by all living
Biomolecules
4 classifications of biomolecules
- Proteins
- Carbohydrates
- Nucleic Acid
- Lipids
How can we say that a molecule is organic
Includes a carbon atom
Most abundant macromolecule
Protein
Building block of proteins
Amino acids
Protein structure of an amino acid
central carbon atom bonded to an amino group (NH₂), a carboxyl group (COOH), a hydrogen atom (H), and a side chain (R group)
Guves an amino acid its unique property
R GROUP
Links the amino acids together to form protein
Peptide bond
Where is peptide bond formed
between the carboxyl group of one amino acid and the amino group of another amino acid.