Proteins Flashcards
1
Q
What are proteins
A
Made of subunits called AMINO ACIDS
they’re essential for various functions….. hormones enzymes structure and transport
2
Q
Primary structure
A
The linear order of amino acids
3
Q
Secondary structure
A
Localised folding into Beta pleated sheets and Alpha helices
There are hydrogen bonds between amino acids at different locations of polypeptide chain
4
Q
Tertiary structure
A
The 3D shape of protein
Hydrogen bonds
Iconic bonds
Disulphide bridges
5
Q
Quarternary structure
A
The combination of more than one polypeptide
Hydrogen bonds
Disulphide Bridges
Ionic bonds
