Primary Structure Flashcards
1
Q
1^(o) =
A
Amino acid sequence, the linear sequence of AA’s
2
Q
sequence runs from…
A
the N-terminus to the C-terminus
Above all else this dictates the structure and function of the protein.
3
Q
Primary structure is
the …
A
sequence of
amino acids
4
Q
The “primary” structure of a protein is
frequently displayed…
A
as a line
5
Q
Because of bond rotation within the backbone…
A
polypeptides can “fold” in water to assume complex 3-D structures
6
Q
A polypeptide will “fold” …
A
in water to adopt a stable 3-D structure; Tertiary Structure (3o)
7
Q
Early biochemists noticed…
A
some “patterns” in the backbone and described “sub-structures”
