protein structure Flashcards
1
Q
which forced hold proteins together
A
Van der Waals forces
Hydrogen Bonds
Hydrophobic Forces
Ionic bonds
Disulphide bonds
2
Q
Describe tertiary structure including the forces involved
A
3D conformation of a protein
Hydrophobicity
Hydrogen bonding
Covalent bonding
3
Q
Describe quaternary sturcute
A
3D structure of a protein composed of subunits
4
Q
what factors Influence haemoglobin Saturation
A
Temperature, H+, Co2
5
Q
how many amino acids
A
20
6
Q
Briefly describe Van der Waals Forces
A
-weak electrostatic forces
-attract neutral molecules to one another
7
Q
Briefly describe hydrogen bonding
A
Sharing of a proton between electronegative groups
