Protein Structure and Function Flashcards
1
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Domain
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A polypeptide segment that has folded into a single structural unit with a hydrophobic core. Proteins may encode more than one domain
2
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Motif
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A SHORT region of polypeptide with a recognizable 3D shape. A common grouping of secondary structural elements eg. B-a-B, Greek key
3
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Prosthetic group
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A nonprotein component that is permanently incorporated into a protein. Provide: Structure, reactive groups
4
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Coordinated
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A type of covalent bond with 1 atom donating both electrons instead of sharing
5
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Oligomer
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Protein with more than 1 subunit
6
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Monomer
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1 subunit no quaternary structure (in proteins)
