proteins Flashcards
what is the amino group
h - n - h
what is carboxyl group
o = c - oh
How is protein different from carbohydrates and lipids
also have nitrogen atoms
defenition of protein
polymers made of amino acids monomers
what is a chain of amino acids called
polypeptide
what does the shape of proteins depend on?
specific sequence of amino acids in the chain
shape determins its function
how many โsectionsโ are in the protein diagram
4
what are the โsectionsโ are in a protein diagram
amino group - n h2
carboxyl group - cooh
hydrogen atom
r group
what is the r group
variable group of atoms
simplest amino acid is
glycine
what is a R group of a amino acid
variable group of atoms
what is a R group of a fatty acid
long hydrocarbon chain
what are essential amino acids
cannot be syntheised by our bodies - must be provided by diet
what are non essential amino acids
can be synthesised by our own bodies
how are 2 amino acids joined
amino group of one reacts with the carboxyl group by condensation reaction
how are 2 amino acids joined (in terms of bonding)
water is elimated and peptide bond is formed
peptide bond definition
chemical bond formed as amino group reacts with the carboxyl group of another by condensation reaction
example of a quaternary protein
haemoglobin