Proteins Flashcards

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Parts of an amino acid

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-> Amine group(NH2)
-> Carboxyl group(-COOH)
-> Variable group(Changes with every amino acid)
-> Hydrogen

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Proteins are polymers

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-> made up of one or more polymers
-> shape of protein is very important
-> Related to its function

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What is the bond created called between 2 amino acids?

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  • Peptide Bonds
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2 amino acids + more than 2 amino acid names

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-> 2 amino acids -> DIPEPTIDE
-> more than 2 amino acids -> polypeptide

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