Protein Structure Flashcards
1
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Primary
A
Linear sequence of amino acids
2
Q
Secondary
A
a-helices and B-pleated sheets
Held together by hydrogen bonds between atoms of the polypeptide backbone.
3
Q
Tertiary
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Folding of a single polypeptide chain in solution
Myoglobin is classic example of a globular protein. Disulfide bond