Protein Structure 1 things to remember Flashcards
1
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Proteins
A
1- Made of Amino Acids
2- Protein function depends on its binding to something
3- Many proteins change in shape, which is associated with activity or function
2
Q
Amino Acids
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1- Make proteins
2- Linked together with covalent bonds to form a chain
3
Q
COOH Atoms
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Carboxyl Group
4
Q
NH2 Atoms
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Amino Group
5
Q
Amino group
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1-Act as bases
2- Pick up protons
3- Positively Charged
6
Q
Carboxyl Group
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1- Act as acids
2- Drop Portion
3- Negatively Charged
7
Q
Aminon Acid structural diversity
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1- 20 different amino acid groups
8
Q
3 catergoris amino acid R-group fall into
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1- Non polar
2- Polar- Uncharged
3- Polar- Charged