Protein Structure

Question 1

Describe the various categories of protein functions and examples of each (1/4)

Answer 1

Slide 5: 
Catalysts 
Defense
Hemostasis
Lubrication-Protection
Movement
Regulation-Signaling- Communication 
Storage
Structural
Transporters

Question 2

Explain the relationship between DNA sequences and DNA sequence variation (mutations) to protein sequences and structural variations (2/4)

Answer 2

S6-7

Question 3

Describe the various levels of protein structure formation and stabilization (3/4)

Answer 3

S9-10, etc.

Question 4

Describe and list all of the Amino Acids

Answer 4

S11

Question 5

What are the characteristics of peptide bonds?

Answer 5

S12

Question 6

What consists of the primary structure of a protein?

Answer 6

S13-14

Question 7

What consists of the secondary structure of a protein?

Answer 7

S15-17

Question 8

What consists of the tertiary structure of a protein?

Answer 8

S18

Question 9

What consists of the quaternary structure of a protein?

Answer 9

S19

Question 10

What is the central dogma to protein structure? Name and describe the experiment.

Answer 10

S22

Question 11

Describe the process of spontaneous protein folding

Answer 11

S23

Question 12

What are the main denaturants for proteins?

Answer 12

S26

1. Heat
2. pH (H+)
3. Organic solvents
4. Oxidation

Question 13

What happens to irreversibly denatured proteins?

Answer 13

S27