proteins Flashcards
1
Q
What are proteins made up of?
A
Amino Acids
2
Q
What do amino acids contain?
A
- amine group
- hydrogen
- variable/r group (20 options)
- carboxyl group
3
Q
How are dipeptides formed?
A
- condensation reaction
- water is released
- peptide bond forms between OH of Carboxyl and H of amine group
4
Q
What are proteins?
A
They are polymers made up of the monomer amino acids.
5
Q
What are the four levels of protein structure?
A
- Primary
- Secondary
- Tertiary
- Quaternary
6
Q
What is the primary structure of proteins described as?
A
It is described as the order of the amino acids in the polypeptide chain.
7
Q
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