MOST LIKELY TO COME UP IN PAPER 1 Flashcards
What is the primary structure of a protein?
What type of bond is involved?
The order of specific amino acids, held by peptide bonds
What is the secondary structure of a protein?
H-bonds form between the amino causing either:
an alpha-helix shape
or a beta-pleated sheet
what is the tertiary structure of a protein? what bonds are involved?
The 3d shape of the polypeptide is dependent on the secondary structure (R group interactions)
- h bonds
- ionic
- disulfide
Draw the structure of a protein
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describe and explain the INDUCED-FIT MODEL
The active site and substrate have complementary shapes, active site must change slightly to bind to fit the substrate and form ENZYME-SUBSTRATE COMPLEX.
Change in shape of active site puts pressure on bonds of substrate, easier to break (less energy needed)
Describe the quaternary structure of proteins.
Association of multiple polypeptide chains and non-protein (prosthetic) groups.
Describe the biuret test
Equal volumes sample and sodium hydroxide at room temp.
Add a few drops of copper 2 sulfate, mix
purple coloration indicates presence of peptide bonds, blue if negative.
Name the bond and reaction that joins amino acids together.
Peptide, Condensation
Explain the effect that a high PH has on an enzyme controlled reaction
PH alters charges of amino acids, substrate cannot bind to active site
Tertiary structure may be changed, active site changed shape (ionic bonds)
formula for magnification
m= image/object
what must be prepared before cell fractionation and why (3)
must be in a cold, isotonic (same water potential), buffer solution
cold;
reduce enzyme activity
isotonic;
no osmotic effect
buffered;
ph stays the same, which might affect cell and enzymes
describe the two steps of cell fractionation
cells are broken up by homogenizer resulting in homogenate, which is filtered
the homogenate is spun at different speeds, resulting in:
- at a slow speed, the heaviest organelles (nucleus) are forced to the bottom forming a pellet
- the (supernatant) is removed and spun at a high speed the next heaviest organelles (mitochondria) are forced to the bottom
process repeats, separating smaller and smaller organelles
explain the main differences between TEM and SEM
TEM transmits beams of electrons through the specimen, denser=darker
SEM scans a beam of electrons that bounce off the specimen and are detected producing 3d image
give advantages and disadvantages of TEM
advantage- high resolution, internal structures can be seen
disadvantages- only very thin specimens can be used, cannot use live specimens, black and white
give advantages and disadvantages of SEM
advantages- 3d, used on 3d specimens
disadvantages- lower resolution (compared to TEM) , dead specimens, black and white
Describe the structures of the mitochondrion (2)
Double membrane, the inner membrane is folded to form cristae, providing a large SA
Matrix, contains proteins, lipids, DNA, and ribosomes. Proteins involved in respiration
