Proteins Flashcards
1
Q
What reaction joins amino acids together?
What bond is then formed?
A
Condensation
Peptide bond
2
Q
Describe each structure of a protein?
A
Primary - sequence of amino acids
Secondary - polypeptide helix chain
Tertiary - bending/twist in polypeptide into compact structure
Quaternary - many polypeptides combining together
3
Q
What bonds hold together the tertiary structure of an amino acid?
A
Disulfide bonds
Ionic bonds
Hydrogen bonds
4
Q
What are the 4 chemical groups that’s make up a protein?
A
Amino group
Carboxyl group
Hydrogen atom
R-group (each amino acid aha a diff one)
