Proteins Flashcards
1
Q
What are the 3 structures in proteins
A
Primary, secondary and tertiary
2
Q
What does a dipeptide contain?
A
Two amino acids
3
Q
What does a polypeptide contain?
A
Three or more amino acids
4
Q
What is the primary structure of a protein
A
The order and number of amino acids
5
Q
What is the secondary structure of a protein?
A
The shape that the chain of amino acid takes, either alpha helix or beta pleated sheet. Shape is also determined by the hydrogen bonding
6
Q
What is the tertiary structure of a protein?
A
The 3D shape of the protein
