Proteins Flashcards
1
Q
How many different amino acids are there?
A
20
2
Q
What are amino acids made of?
A
C,H,O,N and sometimes S
3
Q
What is the bond between amino acids?
A
Peptide
4
Q
What reaction breaks a peptide bond?
A
Hydrolysis
5
Q
What is primary structure?
A
The sequence of amino acids in a protein.
6
Q
What is secondary structure?
A
The polypeptide folds into either an a-helix or a B-pleated sheet.
Both of these structures are held together by hydrogen bonds.
