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Primary structure is

Arrangement of ___ and ___ determine higher organization & biological function.

A

Amino sequence

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Cellular proteome

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Proteins in a cell type

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Secondary Structure is

Held together by —- bonds between ——-

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Helix and pleats

CO and NH groups

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Tertiary Structure
Does this because
Strongest bonds are formed between x and cause y

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Folding
Points are attracted to each-other
Cystine amino acids (on the same side) form disulfide bridges

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Quaternary Structures are

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Polypeptide chains

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Denaturation of proteins

Results from

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Loss of 3D structure & biological function

Alteration of bonds that maintain secondary and tertiary structure

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Properties and function of Fiborus Proteins

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Water insolvable
Tough
Parallel polypeptide chains

Structural role in cells and organisms (found in tissue, cartilage, and bones, etc)

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Properties and function of a Globular protein

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Water soluble
Tertiary structure critical to function
Polypeptide chains are folded in a 3d shape

Enzymes, regulatory, transport, protective

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