Protein structure 2- Secoundary structure Flashcards

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The 2 elements in secoundary structure

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1- Alpha- Helix
2- Beta-pleated sheet

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Why do Alpha-helix and beta-pleated sheet from

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They form because of hydrogen bonding between N-H and C–O atoms along the protein peptide bonded back bone

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What forms secoundary structure

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Hydrogen Bonding

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