Proteins Flashcards

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What are the 3 parts of an amino acid?

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Amino group, carboxyl group, side chain

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What is a peptide bond?

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A bond between 2 amino acids

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3
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What is chromotography used for in proteins?

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To identify amino acids

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What is the primary structure?

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The sequence of amino acids joined by peptide bonds, not functional

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What is the secondary structure?

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The initial 3d shape of the polypeptide chain, either an a-helix or B-sheet, not functional

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What is the tertiary structure?

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A further folded form of the secondary structure, functional

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What is the quaternary structure?

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More than 1 tertiary structure bonded together with a prosthetic group

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