Proteins

Question 1

Describe the structure of the proteins

Answer 1

1. Polymer of amino acids
2. Joined by peptide bonds
3. That are formed by condensation
4. Primary structure is the order of the amino acids
5. Secondary structure is folding of peptide chain due to hydrogen bonding
6. Tertiary structure is 3-D folding due to hydrogen binding and ionic/ disulphides bonds
7. Quaternary structure is two or more polypeptide chains