protein Flashcards
functions of proteins
building muscle
repariing cells
enzymes/ hormones
transports (channel, pumps)
carries/signals
common amino groups (R groups)
glycine
alanine
serine
cysteine
aspartic acid
lysine
glycine
-H
alanine
-CH3
serine
-CH2OH
Cystine
-CH2SH
Aspartic acid
-CH2COOH
Lysine
-(CH2)4 NH2
what are the two folding
alpha helix and beta pleated sheet
primary structure
the specific sequence of amino acids
secondary structure
The folding that leads to specific features like the alpha helix and beta pleated sheet
tertiary structure
The overall 3 dimensional shape
quaternary structure
involves interactions between multiple polypeptides
What determines the sequence of the amino acids in the primary structure during protein synthesis?
the sequence of nucleotides in the genes
when is a protein denatured
Temperature or pH disrupts interactions that lead to unfolding.
