Properties and Structure of Organic Materials Flashcards
1
Q
Peptide Linkage
A
H-N-C=O
2
Q
Primary Structure Protein
A
The amino acid chain
3
Q
Secondary Structure Protein
A
Shape caused by hydrogen bonding between the polar N-H group and the polar C=O group.
4
Q
Two Types of Secondary Structure Shapes
A
Alpha Helix and Beta Pleated Sheet
5
Q
hydrocarbons
A
compounds formed from carbon & hydrogen
6
Q
Saturated hydrocarbons
A
Contain all single carbon to carbon bonds
7
Q
unsaturated hydrocarbons
A
Contain at least one double or triple carbon to carbon bond
8
Q
Amine
A
H2N-CH3
9
Q
Nitrile
A
-CN
10
Q
Aldehyde
A
CHO
11
Q
Ketone
A
CO
12
Q
Amide
A
CONH2
13
Q
Carboxylic Acid
A
COOH
14
Q
Ester
A
R-COO-R
