Protein Structures Flashcards
1
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Primary structure
A
Sequence of amino acids linked together to form a polypeptide chain
2
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Secondary structure
A
2D folded structures: alpha helix and Beta helix [held by hydrogen bonds]
3
Q
Tertiary structure
A
The overall 3-dimensional [3D] structure
4
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Quaternary structure
A
Consists of more than one polypeptide
