PRELAB 3.7: TERTIARY STRUCTURE

Question 1

Tertiary structure is a _____ conformation of polypeptides.

Answer 1

3D

Question 2

It is the ________ of one polypeptide

Answer 2

overall shape

Question 3

It reveals much about the _______ of the protien and about its ________

Answer 3

biological function
evolutionary margin

Question 4

It is important since the ______ of the protein depends on it

Answer 4

function

Question 5

If the tertiary structure is disrupted the protein will be ______ and lose its activity

Answer 5

denatured

Question 6

Composition of tertiary structure

Answer 6

Coils, alpha-helix, beta-pleated sheets

Question 7

It is a result of the ____ of the polypeptide chain between the ______ od the amino acids and the combination of the ____, and ______ which are connected via _______

Answer 7

-the result of folding
- between the side chains of the AA
-combination of alpha helices and beta pleated sheets
- via bonding