Proteins Flashcards
1
Q
What are the 3 parts of an amino acid?
A
Amino group, carboxyl group, side chain
2
Q
What is a peptide bond?
A
A bond between 2 amino acids
3
Q
What is chromotography used for in proteins?
A
To identify amino acids
4
Q
What is the primary structure?
A
The sequence of amino acids joined by peptide bonds, not functional
5
Q
What is the secondary structure?
A
The initial 3d shape of the polypeptide chain, either an a-helix or B-sheet, not functional
6
Q
What is the tertiary structure?
A
A further folded form of the secondary structure, functional
7
Q
What is the quaternary structure?
A
More than 1 tertiary structure bonded together with a prosthetic group
