Proteins Flashcards
1
Q
What is the most abundant macromolecule?
A
Proteins
2
Q
What makes up proteins?
A
Linear polymers of amino acids
3
Q
What links together proteins?
A
Peptide bonds
4
Q
What specific organic element does the alpha configuration attach to?
A
Alpha carbon
4
Q
What process are peptide bonds formed from?
A
Condensation
4
Q
What acid is the largest?
A
Tryptophan (25000 AA long, Approx avg.)
5
Q
What makes up amino acids?
A
Proteins
6
Q
What amino acid configuration does our body support?
A
Alpha Configuration
7
Q
Are amino acids soluble or insoluble in water?
A
Soluble
8
Q
Are amino acids soluble or insoluble in organic compounds?
A
Insoluble
9
Q
This allows for stereoisomerism of the amino acid
A
Chiral Carbon
10
Q
What amino acid does NOT contain a chiral carbon?
A
Glycine
