Proteins Flashcards
What are proteins used for
Muscle repair and growth
What forms amino acids
Glucose + nitrate ions
What is the NH2 group called
Amino group
What is the R group called
The variable group
What is the COOH group called
The carboxyl group
What elements do all amino acid groups contain
Carbon hydrogen oxygen and nitrogen
What other element does two of the variable groups contain
Sulphur
If an amino acid variable group contains COOH will it be acidic or basic
Acidic
If an amino acid variable group contains NH2 will it be acidic or basic
Basic
What do the properties of the amino acid rely on
The variable group
What bond forms when two amino acids bond
Peptide bonds
What type of reaction takes place between amino acids
Condensation reaction
What are polypeptides made from
Long chains of amino acids
