proteins Flashcards
1
Q
what is a protein?
A
a long chain of amino acids
2
Q
primary protein structure ?
A
sequence of amino acids joined by peptide bonds
3
Q
secondary protein structure ?
A
folding of polypeptide chains into alpha helix and beta pleated joined by hydrogen bonds
4
Q
tertiary protein structure ?
A
a more complex and 3D structure joined by hydrogen bonds
5
Q
quaternary protein structure ?
A
2 or more polypeptide chains joined
6
Q
2 types of protein ?
A
globular- soluble
structural- insoluble
